Cynomorium Coccineum

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Cynomorium Coccineum

Description Cynomorium Coccineum, commonly known as the Maltese Mushroom or the Desert Thumb, is a parasitic plant found in arid regions of the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. Despite its name, this plant is not a mushroom but rather a member of the Balanophoraceae family. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine and folk…