Giant Mealie Witchweed (Striga forbesii)
Striga forbesii is an African hemi-parasitic weed devastating cereal crops like maize, sorghum, and millet. It attaches to host roots, extracting vital nutrients,.
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Synonyms
Buchnera forbesii (Benth.) D.Dietr.
Cycnium pratense Engl.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyOrobanchaceae
- genusStriga
- speciesStriga forbesii