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Phanerogamic Plant Parasites

Phanerogamic plant parasites, also known as flowering plant parasites, are a complex aspect of plant biology and ecology. These parasitic plants, which belong to various families and genera, derive their nutritional requirements from other living plants. They have evolved strategies to exploit host plants, often forming specialized structures. This interaction impacts the health and growth of host plants and plays a significant role in ecosystem dynamics. Plants can be divided into two categories such as Phanerogam plants and cryptogam plants. Phanerogams are flowering plants that produce seeds, while cryptogams reproduce by spores and do not produce seeds or flowers. Thus, A phanerogamic parasite is a flowering plant that parasitizes a healthy plant, relying on the host for food and nutrition (Costa et al., 2024).