Cuscuta’ refers to a genus of parasitic plants commonly known as dodders. These plants are characterized by their thin, twining stems and lack of chlorophyll, which means they cannot photosynthesize. Instead, they obtain nutrients and water from their host plants by attaching to them with specialized structures called haustoria. Cuscuta species are often found in a variety of habitats and can be harmful to crops by weakening or killing their hosts.
