Cuscuta: meaning, definitions and examples
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Cuscuta
[ หkสskjสtษ ]
botanical term
Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, refers to a genus of twining, leafless parasitic plants belonging to the morning glory family. These plants are characterized by their thin, stem-like structures and their ability to attach themselves to host plants through specialized structures called haustoria. Cuscuta species typically derive nourishment from their host plants, often leading to the decline or death of the host.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Cuscuta vines can damage crops.
- Agronomists study Cuscuta for pest control.
- The Cuscuta plant lacks chlorophyll.
- Cuscuta is known for its parasitic nature.
Translations
Translations of the word "Cuscuta" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cuscuta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเฅเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kuskus
๐ฎ๐ฉ cuscuta
๐บ๐ฆ ะบััะบััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kuskuta
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏในใฏใฟ
๐ซ๐ท cuscute
๐ช๐ธ cuscuta
๐น๐ท kuskuta
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฟ ์ค์ฟ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุณููุชุง
๐จ๐ฟ cuscuta
๐ธ๐ฐ cuscuta
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ ็ปๆค็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ cuscuta
๐ฎ๐ธ cuscuta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััะผััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแกแแฃแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kuskuta
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuscuta
Etymology
The name 'Cuscuta' is derived from the Latin term 'cuscuta,' which was used by ancient herbalists to describe various parasitic plants. The roots of the term can be traced back to the Greek word 'kuskutos,' referring to a kind of plant that clings to others. Over centuries, Cuscuta has gained recognition in botany and agriculture due to its unique biological characteristics and its impact on the ecosystems it inhabits. The classification of Cuscuta has undergone various revisions as botanists compare morphological and genetic data, contributing to our current understanding of this diverse genus, which includes over 170 species worldwide.