Striga

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Striga

Description Striga, commonly known as witchweed, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is a small plant that grows up to 20-50 cm in height and has a yellowish-brown stem. The plant produces small purple flowers that are arranged in spikes. The leaves are small and scale-like, and the roots are yellowish-brown and branched. Taxonomic Information…