Halimium lasianthum

Common names: Beautiful Cistus

Genus: Cistus

Species: Cistus formosus

Class: Polyandria

Order: Monogynia

Modern Genus: Halimium

Modern Species: Halimium lasianthum

Modern Family: Cistaceae

Plant Type: shrub

Color: golden, with red basal spot and maroon blotches

Season: early-mid summer

Native Region: Portugal

Artist: S. Edwards