Hemiparasites of Illinois

Hemiparasites are parasitic plants, meaning they have haustoria that connect them to host plants, that still photosynthesize. Root hemiparasites have been described as ecosystem engineers, increasing the species diversity in nutrient-poor soils. This guide is meant to keep track of the various ...more ↓

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