Which one of the following is a partial root parasite?

Options

A. Balanophora
B. Santalum
C. Viscum
D. Cuscutta

Answer

B

Explanation

Plants obtaining nourishment from other plants by haustoria are called parasites.
1) Total/Obligate root parasite: Rafflesia, Sapri, Orobanchae and Balanophoria.
2) Paratial/Facultative root parasite: Santalum, Thesium Striga.
3) Total stem parasite :Cascuta (Dodder Plant).
4) Partial stem parasite: Viscum and Loranthus.