Family:

Cistaceae

Location:

Garrigue

Growth habit:

herbaceous

Plant size:

10 - 30 cm high

Flower colour:

yellow

Flowering time

September - November

Leaf characteristics:

needle-like, 5 - 11 mm long

Flower characteristics:

2 small and 3 large sepals with green veins, 5 petals

Fruits:

3-lobed capsule, 4 - 5 mm long

Special features:

Often used as a spice.