love vine
The term "love vine" encompasses several parasitic plants known for twining around and deriving nutrients from host plants.
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Definition
C1Botany
(common, North America)A parasitic vine from the genus Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, which attaches to and absorbs nutrients from host plants.
Example
- The love vine wrapped itself tightly around the host plant, drawing nutrients from it.
C1Botany
(common, tropical)A parasitic plant from the genus Cassytha, often found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for entwining itself around host plants.
Example
- In tropical regions, the love vine is often seen twining around various host plants.
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