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cistus

/kɪstəs/ noun · British & US
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What does cistus mean?

noun

A low-growing, spreading shrub with white, pink, or purple flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. It is also known as rockrose.

Example

"The cistus flowers bloomed in the dry, rocky terrain of the Mediterranean coast."

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