Organisms and Populations — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

2. Partial root parasite

Explanation:

Santalum album, commonly known as Indian sandalwood tree, is a genus of woody flowering plants. The roots of Santalum trap the roots of other plants to derive water and other inorganic nutrients, though it can photosynthesise itself.

Since, it is partially dependent on other plants for deriving water and inorganic nutrients but can photosynthesise its own food, it is a partial root parasite.