Hi folks,
A few years ago I found this plant near Ibadan, Nigeria, apparently
parasitic (since only non-chlorophyllous parts seem to come above the
soil surface). It was in a mixed orchard of Theobroma cacao and Cola
nitida, so I presume it was parasitizing the roots of one or the other,
although there were plenty of weed species present as well, and I guess
it could have been attacking one of them.

Any ideas about its identity would be appreciated.

Malcolm Manners
Florida Southern College

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