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Loranthus

Loranthus

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A flowering plant that grows on trees and takes water and food from them
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Loranthus
  • Some species of Loranthus are known to harm their host plants by extracting water and nutrients.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new use for Loranthus in traditional medicine.

  • Many species of Loranthus can be found in Australia.

  • The branches of the tree were covered with Loranthus, affecting its growth.

  • The Loranthus plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Researchers discovered a new use for Loranthus in traditional medicine.

  • Some species of Loranthus are known to harm their host plants by extracting water and nutrients.

  • The branches of the tree were covered with Loranthus, affecting its growth.

Synonyms

genus Loranthus
vsLoranthus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants that live on other trees and take water from them

is the genus defined by its tropical and subtropical native distribution

Compounds

Loranthus europaeus
  • Specialized
9.9

A shrub that grows on trees like beech or oak and takes food from them

genus Loranthus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants that live on other trees and take water from them

Surface Forms

Loranthus singular
Loranthuses plural

Etymology

Loranthus comes from Greek parts loron ('strap') and anthos ('flower') because many species have long, strap-shaped flowers. So the name fits this group of parasitic flowering plants that often live on other trees.