Sour bush

Description:

Words borrowed! "Choretrum candollei is a member of the Santalaceae. The species that make up this family are hemiparasites. Their leaves are able to photosynthesise but have to obtain water and soluble salts from host plants. Choretrum candollei is a root parasite and is endemic to Australia. In effect the species is an underground mistletoe."Common and widespread; conspicuous bush when in flower.