Question

Which of the following is/are phanerogamic parasite(s)?

• A. Cuscuta reflexa
• B. Orobanche cernua
• C. Ocimum sanctum
• D. Santalum album

Hint:

Phanerogamic parasitic plants depend on other plants for nutrients and are often characterized by their ability to form specialized connections like haustoria with their host plants.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B, D

Step 1: Understanding phanerogamic parasites.
Phanerogamic parasites are flowering plants that depend on other plants for their nutrition. These plants have specialized structures to parasitize their host plants.
- Cuscuta reflexa (dodder) is a well-known phanerogamic parasitic plant that attaches to the host plants to obtain nutrients.
- Orobanche cernua (broomrape) is another example of a parasitic plant that grows on the roots of other plants and is a phanerogamic parasite.
- Santalum album (sandalwood) is also a parasitic plant, using the host plants' resources to support its growth.
- Ocimum sanctum (holy basil) is not a parasitic plant; it is a non-parasitic herb.

Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct answers are (A), (B), and (D), as these are all phanerogamic parasitic plants.