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witchweed Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several parasitic plants of the genus Striga native to parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia, which attach to the roots of cereal crops such as corn, sorghum, and sugarcane, causing severe stunting and agricultural yield loss.
Usage Example
"Researchers are developing new pest-resistant varieties of maize to help farmers combat the devastating spread of striga across sub-Saharan Africa."
Strongest
striga
Weak
parasite
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