Cistus monspeliensis stored Zn mainly in roots minimising oxidative stress.
Zn content in shoots and roots increased with Zn addition to soil.
High Zn concentrations caused shoot biomass decrease, low leaf size and chlorosis.
Asc-glut cycle plays a main role in detoxification of H2O2 in C. monspeliensis.
AsA has a direct role in the stabilisation of carotenoids in C. monspeliensis.