Dodder Laurel (Cassytha) has 3 closely related species, so this could be any one of them. They all climb over their host plant, often killing it.

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This Dodder Laurel has pink flowers, which is quite unusual. They are usually white - which is why I'm not sure exactly which species this is.

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Size: 2593px × 3934px
Location: Hochkins Ridge Flora Reserve in Croydon North, Victoria
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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