Parasitic plants are vascular plants with specialised organs (Haustorium) that penetrate the tissues of other vascular plants (Hosts) and absorb water, minerals and sometimes products of photosynthesis.
HOLOPARASITES
These are also known as "Obligate parasites because of their obligation to find a host in order to survive. Holoparasites infect both phloem and xylem of the host plant
RAFFLESIA
IVY BROOMRAPE
CUSCUTA
HEMIPARASITES
and dens hod
These are also known as "Facultative parasites because they are not completely parasitic. They are capable of both photosynthesis and parasitism. Hemiparasites attack the host's xylem
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Parasitic Plants
Parasitic plants are vascular plants with specialised organs (Haustorium) that penetrate the tissues of other vascular plants (Hosts) and absorb water, minerals and sometimes products of photosynthesis.
HOLOPARASITES
These are also known as "Obligate parasites because of their obligation to find a host in order to survive. Holoparasites infect both phloem and xylem of the host plant
RAFFLESIA
IVY BROOMRAPE
CUSCUTA
HEMIPARASITES
and dens hod
These are also known as "Facultative parasites because they are not completely parasitic. They are capable of both photosynthesis and parasitism. Hemiparasites attack the host's xylem
INDIAN PAINTBRUSH
MISTLETOE
OWL'S CLOVER
branches of
Answer:
Plants which deprive the host of valueable nutrients. Example - Cuscata ( Amarbel )