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    GlossaryCuscuta (dodder)

    parasitic plant genus lacking chlorophyll, known as dodder

    Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, is a genus of parasitic plants that lack chlorophyll and rely on host plants for nutrients. These plants attach themselves to the host using specialized structures called haustoria, which penetrate the host's tissues to extract water and nutrients.

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