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Dischidia sp

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By Pitta


Dischidia sp (Dischidia sp.)

Belongs to Hoya family ,grows on paper bark trees locally.



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Is it some form of parasite?

6 Mar, 2010

 

Not really as it does not get any nourishment from the tree it only uses the tree as an anchor.Its an Epiphyte [ living on a tree]Parasite draws nourishment from the host.

7 Mar, 2010



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