parasitic plant (Meaning)
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parasitic plant (n)
plant living on another plant and obtaining organic nutriment from it
Synonyms & Antonyms of parasitic plant
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parasitic plant Sentence Examples
- The parasitic plant mistletoe stealthily anchors itself to a host tree, sapping its nutrients.
- The dodder, a parasitic plant, entangles its host, suffocating it with its vine-like stems.
- The rafflesia, the world's largest flower, is a parasitic plant that depends on a specific host vine for survival.
- The plant community was overrun with parasitic plants, robbing native species of essential resources.
- Scientists are studying the effects of parasitic plants on vulnerable plant ecosystems.
- The parasitic plant Orobanche attaches itself to the roots of plants, inhibiting their growth and yield.
- The Viscum album, a parasitic plant, is commonly used in traditional medicine, despite its potentially toxic nature.
- The parasitic plant Cuscuta, known as "love vine," can quickly spread and smother its host, leading to significant crop losses.
- Understanding the biology of parasitic plants is crucial for developing strategies to control their spread and mitigate their impact on plant communities.
- The parasitic plant Hydnora africana blooms underground, releasing a foul odor to attract pollinators.
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plant living on another plant and obtaining organic nutriment from it
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The parasitic plant mistletoe stealthily anchors itself to a host tree, sapping its nutrients.
The dodder, a parasitic plant, entangles its host, suffocating it with its vine-like stems.
The rafflesia, the world's largest flower, is a parasitic plant that depends on a specific host vine for survival.
The plant community was overrun with parasitic plants, robbing native species of essential resources.
