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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