Cytinus hypocistis - Rockrose parasite
Valenciano: Pixer de mel
Spanish: Chupamiel
Parasitic plant, yellow or red, which flowers at ground level. There are two
subspecies: cistus, with yellow flowers which parasitises white species
of Cistus (rockrose), and kermesinus which parasitises Cistus albidus
(Grey-leaved Cistus) The nectar of the flowers is very sweet and is edible.
(Photo: Derek Franklin)