Leptadenia

Leptadenia pyrotechnica is a leafless desert perennial or a small shrub. It is reaching its northern range in Israel. Locally it is very rare. Some plants are grwon in Ein Gedi area, where this pic was taken. In this pic u can see a flower and a young fruit.

Leptadenia pyrotechnica 1

Leptadenia pyrotechnica 2Location: Wadi gimal-Hamata 2003

Leptadenia pyrotechnica 3Location: Wadi gimal-Hamata 2003

Leptadenia pyrotechnica 4Location: Wadi gimal-Hamata 2003

Leptadenia pyrotechnica 5Location: Wadi gimal-Hamata 2003

This poisonous shrublet is very common in the deserts of India, westwards to north Africa.