Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic plants belonging to the family Rafflesiaceae. These plants lack any discernible stems, leaves, or roots. They are only recognized for their enormous, single, five-petaled red flowers. Th… See more

Dodder, also called Cuscuta, amarbel, wizard’s net, devil’s hair, hairweed, lady’s laces, strangle weed, goldthread, or witch’s hair, is a genus of creeping parasitic and nonphotosynthetic plant of the morning glory family… See more

The broomrape is a family of plants consisting of 90 genera, the majority of which are parasitic and lack chlorophyll. Only a few genera have chlorophyll and engage in photosynthetic activity. They are typically sm… See more

Monotroposes are an achlorophyllous plant subfamily in the heaths and blueberries family. They are mycoheterotrophic meaning they parasitize fungi rather than plants. Did you know that plants and fungi have a sym… See more