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Cassytha filiformis L. -a parasite plant. - Flickr - lalithamba

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Summary[edit] Description: Taxonomy: Binomial: "Cassytha filiformis"L Family: Lauraceae. This plant is a leaf less twiner,stems filiform -3mm thick where attached to the host, Flowers 3mm across on 1-2 cm long spikes; bracteoles 3, perianth lobes 6, outer 3 smaller, stamens 6 very slender, ovary globose, fruit a drupe; A gregarious stem parasite on shrubs. Distibution: In tropical areas of Asia and africa. A beaked young reptile found on the twiner in Nellore forest. Date: 20 March 2010, 07:36. Source: Cassytha filiformis L. -a parasite plant.. Author: Lalithamba from India.

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