Plate No. 34. Cassytha filiformis (4) — a parasite of the aerial parts of scrubland plants.
A habit of C. filiformis which is here parasitizing R. tomentosa; the flowers and fruits of Cassytha can be seen.
B — enlargement to show haustorial cushions by which the parasite attaches itself to the host.
A
B
Plate No. 34. Cassytha filiformis (4) — a parasite of the aerial parts of
scrubland plants.
A habit of C. filiformis which is here parasitizing R. tomentosa;
the flowers and fruits of Cassytha can be seen.
B
— enlargement to show haustorial cushions by which the parasite
attaches itself to the host.
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