Reproductive structures of a parasitic plant in the Balanophoraceae family.

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Reproductive structures of an unusual plant in the Balanophoraceae family. This plant is entirely parasitic (non-photosynthesizing), drawing its nutrients from the roots of other plants.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Ecuador
Photo credit: © Jason Bazzano / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: balanophoraceae, berry, flower, flowers, fruit, parasite, red, santalales