Cistaceae

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The Cistaceae are a small family of plants, mostly shrubs, which are profusely covered by flowers in the spring and summer. This family consists of about 170–200 species in eight genera that are not very distinct, distributed primarily in the temperate areas of Europe and the Mediterranean basin, but also found in North America; a limited number of species are found in South America. Most Cistaceae are subshrubs and low shrubs, and some are herbaceous. They prefer dry and sunny habitats. Cistaceae grow well on poor soils, and many of them are cultivated in gardens.

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