Question

Which one is the largest root parasite?

• A. Rafflesia
• B. Monotropa
• C. Arceuthobium
• D. All the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Rafflesia

A. The largest root parasite is rafflesia because rafflesia blooms the largest flower grows to be 3 ft across and almost 50 pounds. The only visible parts of this parasite are usually its flower.

B. Monotropa is not a parasite but saprophyte

C. Arceuthobium is the smallest parasite about 5mm diameter.

so, the correct option is 'Rafflesia'.