balanophora

/ˌbælənˈɒfərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of parasitic plants in the family Balanophoraceae, commonly known as ballmoss or Christmas tree plant.

“The peculiar ballmoss plant, also known as balanophora, is a rare species found in tropical regions.”

Synonyms

  • Christmas tree plant
  • ballmoss

Antonyms

  • autotrophic plant
  • non-parasitic plant