Phelipaea tournefortii
Phelipaea tournefortii is a parasitic plant with a striking appearance, often found latching onto the roots of certain shrubs in arid environments. It possesses a series of stout, leafless, purplish-red stems, which culminate in dense, spike-like clusters of vivid flowers. This rarity has adapted to survive without photosynthesis, instead drawing nutrients from its host, a testament to nature's ingenuity.