Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

My first encounter of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) on Socotra. Unfortunately I was a few days late for the blossom. It is found scattered where the Arher sand dunes meet the sea.

Native range is eastern Africa, Arabia to India.

Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

Last updated on 19 June 2024