Question

Smallest parasitic flowering plant is?

• A. Arceuthobium
• B. Rafflesia
• C. Balanophora
• D. Cistanche

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Arceuthobium

A. Arceuthobium also called dwarf mistletoe, is a parasitic plant growing on pine etc. Its length is about 5mm-8mm. It is the smallest parasitic angiosperm known till date.

B. Rafflesia is the largest flower-bearing parasitic plant.

C. Balanophora is a parasitic plant which is about 30 mm long.

D. Cistanche is a holoparasite about 20 to 100 mm in length .

So, the correct answer is 'Arceuthobium'.