Caralluma

the genus Caralluma was once classified in the family Asclepiadaceae

Caralluma europaea var. judaica is found in the arid part of the Mediterranean region in Israel, penetrating also the semidesert. It occurs always is rock crevices. Eli Becker form the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens directed us to this site, at the Valley of the Cross in the middle of Jerusalem. It occurs there naturally among the rocks,, just beyond the church fence.

Caralluma sinaica is a rare desert succulent, found along the Rift Valley. In Israe it is rare.

Caralluma sinaica is a rare desert succulent, found along the Rift Valley. In Israe it is rare.

A succulent of the Red Sea and Dead Sea area. It have slender upper stems that bear starry modest flowers.

Caralluma tuberculata is a rare succulent of S Jordan, it grows eastwards towards Pakistan and India.

Caralluma tuberculata is a rare succulent of S Jordan, it grows eastwards towards Pakistan and India.