Question

Is cuscuta a parasite?

Answer 1

Cuscuta:

1. Yes, Cuscuta is a parasite.
2. An organism that lives on or inside a host organism and obtains its sustenance from or at the expense of the host is considered a parasite.
3. Plants of the genus Cuscuta belong to the family of Cuscutaceae.
4. Cuscuta species are plant parasites.
5. Since they lack chlorophyll, they cannot use photosynthesis to produce their sustenance.
6. To grow, they depend on other plants for nutrients, which weakens the host plant.