Cistaceae

11 species

Shrubby plants with showy flowers, including rock roses, no major edibles.

Mexican origanum, White-leafed Rockrose

Edible: Leaves - tea, Leaves - spice, Seeds

Cistus creticus

Edible: Leaves, Leaves - tea, Seeds - seasoning

Cistus ladanifer

Common Gum Cistus, Spanish manna

Edible: Gum, Manna, Seeds, Flowers, Sap

Cistus laurifolius

Cistus monspeliensis

Montpellier cistus

Cistus salviifolius

Mexican origanum, Sage-leaved Cistus, Sage-leafed rock rose

Edible: Leaves - tea, Seeds - seasoning

Cistus villosus

Shaggy rock-rose, Cistus mas

Edible: Leaves - tea

Halimium lasianthum

Lisbon false rock rose, Woolly rock rose

Edible: Flower buds

Helianthemum ledifolium

Edible: Flowers - tea

Helianthemum lippii

Edible: Flowers - tea