Multiple choice

On the basis of nutrition, Comandra umbellata is characterised as

  1. holoparasite

  2. hemiparasite

  3. endoparasite

  4. rootparasite

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Comandra umbellata is characterised as a hemiparasitic plant. It just obtains water and mineral nutrients from the host plant. The host includes Acer, Antennaria, Aster, Betula, Carex, Solidago, Fragaria, Populus, Oaks, Rosa, Rubus, Vaccinium and some grasses.