cistus

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Noun cistus has 1 sense

Cistus, genus Cistus - small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa
--₁ is a kind of dilleniid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of Cistaceae, family Cistaceae, rockrose family
--₁ has members: rockrose, rock rose

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Cistus

Definition:

Cistus refers to a type of flowering plant in the rockrose family, characterized by colorful flowers and aromatic leaves. It encompasses various species commonly found in Mediterranean regions.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A type of flowering plant of the rockrose family.

Usages:

In gardening and horticulture.
In herbal medicine for its beneficial properties.
In perfumery for its pleasant scent.

Examples:

1. The cistus flowers in my garden attract numerous bees and butterflies.

2. Cistus is known for its medicinal properties and is used to make herbal teas.

3. The perfumers often utilize cistus resin as a base note in their fragrances.

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