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UK White Rock-rose

Shrub Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of White Rock-rose
Helianthemum apenninum
Family: Cistaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name White Rock-rose
Scientific Name Helianthemum apenninum
MainColor White
PlantType Shrub Icon Shrub
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found May (May - Jul)
ImageUrl Helianthemum-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Hatfield House
Country Found UK
Last Updated 12 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

White Rockrose is a small, evergreen shrub with delicate white flowers that have a yellow centre. It typically blooms in late spring to early summer and has narrow, grey-green leaves. The plant thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and is often found in sunny locations.

Distribution

This species is native to southern Europe, particularly the Apennine Mountains, and can also be found in parts of the Mediterranean region.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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