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Flowers unisexual (includes Viscaceae) Santalaceae
Plants not parasitic on branches. May be parasitic on the roots of another species
Leaves reduced to minute scales or rudimentary
Ovary superior. Fruit a nut resting on the enlarged succulent receptacle Exocarpos
Flowers in short cylindrical spikes 3–6 mm long including the peduncle. Perianth segments 5. Swollen pedicel bright red or yellowish at the fruiting stage, oblong-ovoid, 5–6 mm diam. Branchlets often drooping and graceful. Leaves scale-like triangular 0.5 mm long, (may be longer on new growth). Tall shrub or small tree. Widespread. Forests. Fl. spring–autumn. Native Cherry or Cherry Ballart Exocarpos cupressiformis