Red Rockrose-parasite (Cytinus ruber)
Cytinus ruber is a holoparasitic plant, found in the Mediterranean region. It lacks chlorophyll and exclusively parasitizes Cistus species. It emerges as vibrant red.
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Synonyms
Cytinus clusii (Nyman) Gand.
Hypocistis kermesina (Guss.) Kuntze
Hypocistis rubra Fourr.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyCytinaceae
- genusCytinus
- speciesCytinus ruber