List of myco-heterotrophic genera explained

This is a list of plant genera that engage in myco-heterotrophic relationships with fungi. It does not include the fungi that are parasitized by these plants.

Monocotyledons

Burmanniaceae (Dioscoreales)

Corsiaceae (Liliales)

Iridaceae, formerly Geosiridaceae (Asparagales)

Orchidaceae (Asparagales)This list concerns only the species that are leafless or are losing photosynthetic function.

Petrosaviaceae, also called Melanthiaceae (Petrosaviales)

Triuridaceae (Pandanales), including Lacandoniaceae

Eudicots

Ericaceae (Ericales)

Gentianaceae (Gentianales)

Polygalaceae (Fabales)

Liverworts