What is another word for santalales?
Pronunciation: [sˈantɐlˌe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Santalales is a botanical order that includes around 1000 species of plants. This order is characterized by the presence of haustorial root systems, which allow them to attach to host plants and extract nutrients. There are several alternative names that can be used to describe this plant order, including sandalwood order, mistletoe order, and nutmeg order. Some of the popular families that are classified under Santalales are Loranthaceae, Santalaceae, Balanophoraceae, and Olacaceae. These families are diverse in their morphology and ecology, and they are found in different regions across the globe. The use of alternate names for the Santalales order is common in the scientific community, and it helps to simplify communication and understanding of plant taxonomy.
