Are dodder plants parasitism?

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Are dodder plants parasitism?

2007-03-31 06:16:47 · 2 answers · asked by Cj 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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Yes, dodder is parasitic. Take a look at this article:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6160709

2007-03-31 06:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Dodder vines are a parasitic plant. It wraps around the host plant and inserts haustoria in the plants vascular system. It affects a wide variety of plant.

2007-03-31 08:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by pitfallxf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋