Arceuthobium (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of chiefly American plants parasitic on conifers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Arceuthobium, a genus of parasitic plants, infects various conifer species throughout North America.
- Arceuthobium is characterized by its yellowish or greenish flowers and seeds that are dispersed by explosive means.
- Arceuthobium has evolved unique structures that enable it to penetrate the host plant's vascular tissue and siphon off nutrients.
- Conifers infested with arceuthobium often display signs of stunted growth, reduced foliage, and altered branching patterns.
- In forest ecosystems, arceuthobium plays a significant role in shaping the composition and structure of conifer communities.