Parasitic plant Orobanchaceae sp. - Central Karacum desert - flowering in sand dunes - summer - Kopetdag mountain range on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS Tm31. 0165(1804)
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Parasitic plant Orobanchaceae sp. - Central Karacum desert - flowering in sand dunes - summer - Kopetdag mountain range on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS Tm31. 0165(1804)
ANZ-1388
Parasitic plant Orobanchaceae sp. - Central Karacum desert - flowering in sand dunes
summer - Kopetdag mountain range on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS
Orobanchaceae sp.
Andrey Zvoznikov
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Deserts Karakum Middle East Parasite Parasites Turkmenistan
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Andrey Zvoznikov, we are transported to the mesmerizing Central Karacum desert in Turkmenistan. Amidst the vast expanse of golden sand dunes, a peculiar sight catches our eye - the ANZ-1388 Parasitic plant from the Orobanchaceae family is flowering vibrantly against all odds. This sneaky yellow bandit has perfected the art of thievery, as it survives by siphoning nutrients from its unsuspecting hosts. With its parasitic nature cleverly hidden beneath its delicate petals, it thrives in this harsh and arid landscape where few other plants dare to venture. As if straight out of an adventure movie, the Kopetdag mountain range looms majestically in the background, adding a dramatic touch to this already awe-inspiring scene. It serves as a reminder that even amidst barren deserts, life finds a way to flourish. Turkmenistan's former CIS status only adds to the mystique surrounding this photograph. It reminds us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places and that nature knows no boundaries or borders. And so we find ourselves captivated by this snapshot of survival and resilience - a testament to Mother Nature's ingenuity. Let us marvel at how something so seemingly fragile can thrive against all odds and bring color into an otherwise monochromatic world.
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