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'''Balanophora fungosa''' is a fleshy, leafless herb that is total parasitic on the roots or rhizomes of various host species. A perennial plant growing from a tuberous rootstock, it grows up to 15cm tall.
The roots of at least one form of this plant are harvested locally for their wax, which is used for lighting purposes.
