A plant family of the order Santalales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. They are parasites that form connections (haustoria) to their hosts to obtain water and nutrients. The one-seeded fruit may be surrounded by a brightly colored nut-like structure.

Synonyms: txid3958, Toadflax, Bastard, Bastard Toadflaxs, Comandra, Comandras, Bastard Toadflax, Toadflaxs, Bastard, txid50118, Santalaceae