Aeginetia

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Aeginetia

Description Aeginetia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae. It is a rather small genus with only six species, all of which are parasitic. The name Aeginetia is derived from the Greek word “Aegina,” which means “goat” and refers to the plant’s supposed ability to cure diseases in goats.These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions…