Question

How does cuscuta get its food?

Answer 1

Cuscuta is a parasitic plant. It is a yellow tubular structure found in other plants. This plant cannot manufacture its own food as it lacks chlorophyll. Therefore, it survives by growing on the body of another plant, deriving nutrients from this plant in the process. The plant has special roots called Haustoria. These roots penetrate deep in the tissues of plant and absorb nutrients from it.