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Santalum

Santalum is a genus of trees with entire opposite leaves and small apetalous flowers. There are less than a dozen species, occurring from India to Australia and the Pacific Islands. They are parasites but can make their own food, like other members of Santalaceae.

Species

Santalum acuminatum (desert quandong)
Santalum murrayanum (bitter quandong)
Santalum album (Indian sandalwood)
Santalum spicatum (Australian sandalwood)

See also: quandong, sandalwood

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