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Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
Rating2.5
VettedTrusted
Original URLhttp://i1.treknature.com/photos/1990/dscf1733.jpg
Description
Cistanche tubulosa is a desert parsite, attacking other desert shrubs such as Atriplex. Its roots are attached to the shrub's roots. The fleshy-robust inflorescences are striking against the dry desert soil.
creator<a href='http://www.treknature.com/members/fragman/'>Ori Fragman-Sapir</a>
providerOri Fragman's TrekNature gallery
Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith