Santalales

Holoparasitic fleshy herbs (~50 species, 18 genera) entirely dependent on host plant roots. Lack chlorophyll and photosynthetic ability; appear as …

The mistletoe family (~950 species, 75 genera). Hemiparasitic shrubs growing on tree branches with haustorial connections to host vascular tissue. …

A pantropical family (~30 species, 5 genera) of trees and shrubs, many of which are root hemiparasites. Simple alternate leaves …

The sandalwood family (~990 species, 50 genera; includes Viscaceae). Parasitic and hemiparasitic trees, shrubs, and herbs. Includes sandalwood (Santalum), mistletoe …