Witchweed / Witches Weed Striga
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| Definition / notes: | Striga, commonly known as witches weed, is a genus of 28 species[1] of parasitic plants that occur naturally in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Witchweeds are characterized by bright-green stems and leaves and small, brightly colored flowers.[2] Furthermore, they are obligate parasites of roots and therefore require a living host for survival. The genus is classified in the family Orobanchaceae,[3] although older classifications place it in the Scrophulariaceae. |
| URL: | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striga_%28plant%29 |
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