Helianthemum canariense

Helianthemum canariense

''Helianthemum canariense'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Cistaceae, native to Western Sahara, Morocco and the Canary Islands.
Helianthemum canariense Morocco: N of Essaouira Geotagged,Helianthemum canariense,Morocco,Spring

Appearance

''Helianthemum canariense'' is a short, densely branched shrub up to 25 cm tall. Its oval leaves are greyish in appearance due to a dense covering of short hairs, and are 5–10 mm long. The pale yellow flowers are about 1–2 cm across.

Distribution

''Helianthemum canariense'' is native to the Canary Islands, Western Sahara and Morocco. In the Canary Islands, it is found on all islands in dry areas, up to altitudes of 600 m .

Habitat

''Helianthemum canariense'' is native to the Canary Islands, Western Sahara and Morocco. In the Canary Islands, it is found on all islands in dry areas, up to altitudes of 600 m .

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMalvales
FamilyCistaceae
GenusHelianthemum
SpeciesH. canariense
Photographed in
Morocco