What is another word for cuscuta?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌskjuːtə] (IPA)

Cuscuta is a genus of parasitic plants that are commonly known as Dodder. These plants are notorious for their ability to twist, twine and entangle themselves around other plants, hence their nickname "devil's guts." Dodder is a term commonly used when referring to the Cuscuta plant. Other synonyms include Beggarweed, Devil's Hair, Hellweed, Wizard's Net, and Love Vine. Dodder has been used for centuries for various medicinal purposes, and it's believed that it has a host of health benefits. Despite this, Cuscuta is considered a nuisance by many farmers and horticulturists since it feeds off of other plants, causing damage and even death in some cases.

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Usage examples for Cuscuta

These formed a rank and dense herbaceous, mostly annual vegetation, six feet high, bound together with cuscuta, climbing Leguminosae, and Ceropegia.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker
To these Mr. Dewey adds buffalo bur, Solanum rostratum, squirreltail, Hordeum jubatum, false ragweed or marsh elder, Iva xanthifolia, Franseria hookeriana, alfalfa dodder, cuscuta epithymum.
"Seed Dispersal"
William J. Beal
Gronovius' or Common Dodder; Strangle-weed; Love Vine; Angel's Hair cuscuta Gronovii Flowers-Dull, white minute, numerous, in dense clusters.
"Wild Flowers Worth Knowing"
Neltje Blanchan et al

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