Cynomorium

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Cynomorium

Description Cynomorium is a parasitic plant that belongs to the family Balanophoraceae. It is known by various names such as Maltese fungus, desert thumb, and red thumb, among others. It is a unique and mysterious plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida…