HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Mistletoe is a partially parasitic plant . Mistletoe relies on modified roots that serve as a conduit through which the parasite steals water and minerals from its host. Mistletoe doesn’t need sugar, proteins, or other nutrients from its host because it’s photosynthetic green leaves take care of that.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mistletoes are parasitic plants of the families Loranthaceae, Misodendraceae, and Santalaceae. The many species of mistletoe are slow-growing but persistent, and they are pests of many ornamental, timber, and crop trees.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hemiparasites are plants that are partially parasitic. Mistletoe, which is an obligatory stem hemiparasite, Indian sandalwood (Santalum album), Velvet Bells (Bartsia alpina), Rattle plants (Rhinanthus), and Indian paintbrush are also instances of hemiparasites.