Santalales (Noun)
Meaning
Order of plants distinguished by having a one-celled inferior ovary; many are parasitic or partly parasitic usually on roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Santalales order consists of flowering plants with a one-celled inferior ovary, many of which have parasitic or partly parasitic properties.
- Some species within the Santalales order are known to form parasitic relationships with the roots of their host plants.
- Research on the Santalales order has led to a greater understanding of the unique characteristics of these plants, including their ovary structure.
- Many plants within the Santalales order have evolved to become parasitic or partly parasitic, often relying on the roots of other plants for sustenance.
- The Santalales order is a diverse group of plants, with species ranging from non-parasitic to fully parasitic, and includes various families such as the Santalaceae and Loranthaceae.