Halotis occulta Bunge in Mem. Acad. Imp. Sc. Petersb. 7, sér. 4, 11: 74. 1862; Assadi in Iran. J. Bot. 2: 132. fig. 2. 1984.

Similar to the following genus but ± robust, bracteoles broadly ovate acuminate, anther appendage ovate-oblong, slightly exceeding the anthers, purple; perianth segments usually 5.

Fl. Per.: July-August.

Type: Iran. In. collibus salsis inter Tun et Birdschand, haud procul a pago Afselalad, A. von Bunge & T. Bienert (LE).

Distribution: Iran & (?)Pakistan.

The above specimen has not been seen and is a doubtful record; it may be based on a misidentification of a Halocharis species.