noun
- a parasitic plant that attaches to the roots of crops and other plants, causing significant agricultural damage
Usage: botanical
Examples
- Witchweed has devastated corn crops across several African countries.
- Farmers are struggling to control the spread of witchweed in their fields.
- The parasitic witchweed can reduce crop yields by up to 80 percent.
- Scientists are developing resistant varieties to combat witchweed infestations.
- Early detection of witchweed is crucial for effective management.
- The tiny seeds of witchweed can remain dormant in soil for years.