Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Parasitic Plant.
Parasitic Plant - as a noun
Plant living on another plant and obtaining organic nutriment from it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
parasiteHyponyms (Broadly Related)
parasitaxus ustusparasite yewbuckleyabuckleya distichophylla
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Example Sentences
"The dodder is a parasitic plant that uses its twining stems to attach itself to the host plant."
"Mistletoe is a well-known parasitic plant that grows on various trees."
"The Indian pipe is a truly unique parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and obtains nutrients from mycorrhizal fungi."
"Some farmers struggle with controlling the spread of the broomrape, a harmful parasitic plant."
"Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, is a parasitic plant that emits a strong odor to attract pollinators."
