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Cistanche tubulosa - Broomrape Family
Perennial; Parasite. Single stem arising from tuber, erect upto 20-80 cm. Flower 5 cm long trumpet like, 5 lobes, variable colour Photo taken at Swehain, Abu Dhabi
Saline sand; Commons in coastal areas of the Arabian Gulf coast
Traditionally used for treating diarrhoea
Spotted on Dec 23, 2006
Submitted on Jun 12, 2013
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