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SPECIFICATION: Scientific Name: Cuscuta
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Common Names: Dodder
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Type of Plant: Parasitic, non-achlorophyllous, twining vine
- Morphological Characteristics:
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Stem: Slender, thread-like, yellow to orange, twining around host plants
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Leaves: Reduced to minute scales; no photosynthesis
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Flowers: Small, whitish or pink, clustered
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Special Feature: Completely dependent on host plant for nutrition via haustoria
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Mode of Reproduction:
Sexual reproduction via seeds. Seeds germinate and must attach to a host within a few days to survive.
- Uses:
- Some species used in traditional medicine
- Considered a serious weed in agriculture due to its parasitic nature.
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Dimensions:18.5 x 7.5 x 7.5cm Approx.
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Weight: 370gm Approx.
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Packing: Card Board Box
- HSN CODE: 9023
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GST: General Standard 18%
- CATAGORIES: Biology
- BRAND: OM LABS
| Weight |
1.0 kg
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| Dimensions |
8 × 8 × 20 cm |
