Scientific Name: Cassytha filiformis L.

Caption: Cassytha filiformis L. -a parasite plant.

Photographer: Lalithamba

Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45835639@N04/4447263783/

Notes: Taxonomy: Binomial: "Cassytha filiformis"L Family: Lauraceae. This plant is a leaf less twiner,stems filiform -3mm thick where attached to the host, Flowers 3mm across on 1-2 cm long spikes; bracteoles 3, perianth lobes 6, outer 3 smaller, stamens 6 very slender, ovary globose, fruit a drupe; A gregarious stem parasite on shrubs

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