giant dodder (Cuscuta reflexa)
Cuscuta reflexa is a parasitic plant native to Asia, characterized by its yellow, leafless, thread-like stems. It uses haustoria to absorb nutrients from host plants.
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Synonyms
Kadurias reflexa (Roxb.) Raf.
Monogynella reflexa (Roxb.) Holub
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSolanales
- familyConvolvulaceae
- genusCuscuta
- speciesCuscuta reflexa
