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ECOLOGY
Mistletoes Other parasites on Acacia include the mistletoes. These generally are not host specific, although a few species of Amyema are confined to acacias and some may mimic a host plant. Whilst toxic, mistletoe may be attacked by the larva of some butterflies (family Lycaenidae).
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Written and compiled by Terry Tame, Phillip Kodela, Barry Conn, Ken Hill © Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney - June 2001 [Copyright and disclaimer notice] |