Redefining Parasitic Plants: An Analysis of Economically Important Balanophoraceae Species in Argentina
Hector Sato,
Virgina Gómez Villafañe,
Germán Bonillo
et al.
Abstract:The main objective of this work is to conduct a review of the uses of parasitic plants of the family Balanophoraceae present in Argentina. This study attempts to change the perspective on parasitic plants, shedding light on their inherent value and economic importance in certain communities in Argentina. Rather than adhering to the prevailing bias that all parasitic plants are harmful or simple weeds, this study aims to redefine such perceptions. It highlights the fact that some parasitic plants play fundament… Show more
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