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Semiparasite (Noun)

Meaning

A parasitic plant that contains some chlorophyll and therefore is capable of photosynthesis.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Mistletoe is a semiparasite that grows on the branches of its host tree and obtains water and nutrients by tapping into the tree's vascular system.
  • The Indian pipe plant is a semiparasite that obtains its nutrients by parasitizing fungi associated with the roots of photosynthetic plants.
  • Hemlock dwarf mistletoe is a semiparasite that infects trees in the western United States and Canada, including western hemlock and fir.
  • Dodder is a semiparasite that wraps itself around its host plant and obtains water and nutrients by connecting to the host's vascular tissue.
  • A few species of Indian paintbrush are semiparasites that tap into the roots of grasses and other plants to obtain some of their nutrients.

Synonyms

  • Hemiparasite

Hypernyms

  • Parasitic Plant
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