What is another word for Order Santalales?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdə sˈantɐlˌe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Order Santalales is a taxonomic order of flowering plants, consisting of about 2,000 species distributed across 13 families. This order is also known as "sandalwood order" due to the presence of the sandalwood family, Santalaceae. Other synonyms for the Order Santalales include "mistletoe order" and "toothbrush order". The former name is due to the fact that many species in this order are hemiparasites, growing on trees and drawing nutrients from their host. The latter name comes from the twigs of some species, which resemble toothbrush bristles. Regardless of the name, Santalales is an important order in botany, playing important roles in the ecosystem, traditional medicine, and commercial wood production.
