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Cistus salviifolius is a species of rockrose. Its common names include salvia cistus. This is a showy wildflower native to southern Europe and parts of Asia and North Africa. It has spreading stems which may approach a meter in height and are covered in clumpy hairs. The oval-shaped green leaves are 1 to 4 centimeters long and have wrinkled light-colored edges. The inflorescence holds one or more round flowers, each petal white with a yellow spot at the base. The stamens are also yellow and the anthers shed abundant yellow pollen. This plant is popular with bees.
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