Cistanche violacea is a parasitic plant found in rocky steppes and deserts of Central Asia, growing on the roots of various species. It has fleshy stems with purple.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cistanche Violacea (Cistanche violacea)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus | Cistanche |
| Species | Cistanche violacea |
Similar in genus Cistanche
