1. A twining or climbing plant of the genus Cassytha, native to tropical and subtropical regions, having small flowers and parasitic or semi-parasitic growth habits.
Usage: botanical term; also called dodder vine or devil's thread in some regions

Examples

• The lovevine wrapped around the host plant in the tropical garden.
• Botanists studied the parasitic nature of lovevine species.
• The delicate lovevine flowers appeared in late summer.
• Lovevine is commonly found in warm coastal areas.