Osyris, Osyris alba

Photo of fruits of Osyris, Osyris alba, in its natural environment in Lasithi district, Greece. A dioecious evergreen shrub which has long stems and small linear – lanceolate leaves. It flowers in spring and Its fruits are red berries that are mature in autumn. It grows in scrublands and rocky places. It is a semiparasite, which is, a parasitic plant that contains some chlorophyll and therefore is capable of photosynthesising