Cuscuta
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of parasitic plants: "Cuscuta" is the scientific name for a genus of twining, leaşess, parasitic flowering plants. These plants, commonly known as dodders, lack chlorophyll and obtain nutrients by attaching to and penetrating the stems of host plants.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The term is used formally in scientific contexts to refer to this specific genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Dodder (n): The common name for plants in the genus .
Synonyms
- Parasitic vine: A descriptive term for its growth habit and ecological role.
- Strangleweed: A colloquial name reflecting its effect on host plants.
Noun
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genus of twining leafless parasitic herbs lacking chlorophyll: dodder
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