genus Cuscuta

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic genus comprising twining, leafless, parasitic herbaceous plants that lack chlorophyll. These plants, commonly known as dodders, are characterized by their thread-like stems that coil around host plants to extract water and nutrients.

Usage
  • The term is used in botanical and biological contexts to classify and refer to this specific group of parasitic plants.
  • It is a formal, scientific name.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The genus name is often used in italics in scientific writing to conform to taxonomic convention.
    • The parasitic relationship between Cuscuta and its host was examined.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cuscuta (n): The standard form of the genus name, often used interchangeably with "genus Cuscuta" in scientific discourse.
  • dodder (n): The common name for plants belonging to this genus.
    • The field was infested with dodder.
Synonyms
  • dodder genus: A descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term refers exclusively to the taxonomic rank (genus) and the collective characteristics of the plants within it. It does not describe an action or a state.
Noun
  1. genus of twining leafless parasitic herbs lacking chlorophyll: dodder

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