cuscuta gronovii
Definition
- Noun:
- A leafless parasitic vine: Cuscuta gronovii is a species of parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and leaves. It is characterized by dense clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers on orange-yellow stems. This vine twines around and derives nutrients from host plants, commonly clover or flax.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The field was infested with Cuscuta gronovii, which was strangling the clover.
- Botanists study the parasitic mechanisms of Cuscuta gronovii.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The term is used in scientific contexts to specify this particular species within the genus (dodder).
- Cuscuta gronovii is commonly found in North American wetlands.
Variants and Related Words
- Dodder: The common name for plants in the genus .
- The dodder, including species like Cuscuta gronovii, is a problematic parasite for many crops.
- Parasitic plant: A general term for plants like that obtain nutrients from other living plants.
Synonyms
- Scaldweed: A common name sometimes used for certain dodder species.
- Love vine: A colloquial name for dodder plants.
Related Phrases
- To be parasitized by dodder: Describes a host plant affected by species.
- The flax crop was parasitized by dodder, significantly reducing its yield.
Noun
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leafless parasitic vine with dense clusters of small white bell-shaped flowers on orange-yellow stems that twine around clover or flax
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