Question
Which weed is considered a parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and obtains nutrients from the host crop?
Solution
Cuscuta (dodder) is a stem parasite with no chlorophyll. It wraps around host plants, inserting haustoria to siphon nutrients. It’s difficult to control due to its seed viability and growth habit.
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