Cytinus

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Cytinus Family - Cytinaceae

Yellow Cytinus      Cytinus hypocistis

Native throughout the Mediterranean Region. A holoparasite growing below ground on the roots of Sage-leaved Rock-rose with only the flower clusters appearing above ground.

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White Cytinus      Cytinus ruber

Native throughout the Mediterranean Region and east to the Caucasus. A holoparasite growing below ground on the roots of Cretan Rock-rose with only the flower clusters appearing above ground.

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