[New record for China of host plant of Cynomorium songaricumpeganum multisectum].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the distribution and host plants of Cynomorium songaricum, and provide a scientific basis for the artificial cultivation of C. songaricum and protect the ecological environment in the sandy area. METHOD: Specimens of C. songaricum in growing area was collected and accessed according to relevant literature and identified. RESULT: The results showed that a new host plant of C. songaricum-Peganum multisectum was found. CONCLUSION: A new host plant of C. songaricum, Peganum multisectum was reported, and it is provide the necessary nutrition for normal growth of C. songaricum.