Santalaceae
Synonyms
Bastard Toadflax
Bastard Toadflaxs
Comandra
Comandras
Toadflax, Bastard
Toadflaxs, Bastard
A plant family of the order Santalales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. They are parasites that form connections (haustoria) to their hosts to obtain water and nutrients. The one-seeded fruit may be surrounded by a brightly colored nut-like structure.