Desert Hyacinth, Bhui nala (भुईनाला)
Scientific Name : Cistanche tubulosa Family : Orobanchaceae Common Name : Desert Hyacinth, Bhui nala (भुईनाला) Description: It is a leafless, perennial parasitic plant which is normally found in deserts. As the plant has no chlorophyll it depends upon host plants for its needs of water and nutrients. Only inflorescence of the plant remains above the ground. Seeds are tiny and numerous. Pollination is done mostly...
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