Osyris
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| Osyris | |
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| Osiris alba | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Santalaceae |
| Genus: | Osyris L. |
Osyris is a genus of plants in the family, Santalaceae, one of the many genera known as Sandalwoods.
The species of this genus are mostly hemi-parasitic, meaning that although they can survive and grow by themselves, they will also opportunistically tap into the root systems of nearby plants and parasitize them.
Selected species:
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References
- "Santalaceae Osyris L.". Plant Name Details. IPNI. 2003-07-02. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
- http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantnop/osyriscomp.htm
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