👉 Ectosticta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to Asia and parts of Africa. The species are known for their distinctive leaf shapes, which are elliptical or ovate, with a pointed apex. They produce flowers that are usually white, pink, or purple, often with a yellowish-tan center. Ectosticta plants also have underground tubers known as tuberose, which can be used in food and medicine.