Cuscuta: meaning, definitions and examples

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Cuscuta

 

[ หˆkสŒskjสŠtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

dodder, strangleweed

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cuscuta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเฅเค•เฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kuskus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cuscuta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒัะบัƒั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kuskuta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใ‚นใ‚ฏใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cuscute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuscuta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuskuta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฟ ์Šค์ฟ ํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุณูƒูˆุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cuscuta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cuscuta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ ็ป•ๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cuscuta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ cuscuta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒัะผัƒั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒกแƒ™แƒฃแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kuskuta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.