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Forest Ghost Flower

Aeginetia indica

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Description:

The forest ghost flower, is a holoparasitic herb of the plant family Orobanchaceae, which occurs in Asia. It parasitises plants of the families Cannaceae, Commelinaceae, Cyperaceae, Juncaceae, Poaceae, and Zingiberaceae.

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Aeginetia indica - Wikipedia

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Comments (3)
Machi
In Alaska I don't see many parasitic plants, but when I do, they are so interesting to see. Especially Boschniakia rossica when it is in full bloom.
Jhan-Curt Fernández
I found this specimen among weeds and grasses near a cliff on our way towards the Sagada Hanging Coffins, Mountain Province, Philippines. The place has a relatively cold climate. I too am interested in parasitic plants such as this. :)
Machi
Very interesting find! Do you mind describing the habitat where you found these growing in the habitat section? I love to learn about parasitic plants.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2019

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