Species Striga elegans
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Etymology of Striga:
La. strigo, from stringo = to grasp and hold fast. This word is associated with strigis = furrow, channel; and strix = screech owl, hag and witch. This parasitic plant, known as ‘witchweed’, is a vicious invasive species that seriously damages crop cereals by colonising the underground, and in so doing wipes out crops. The word striga can be used in the sense of rendering victims prematurely aged and weak.
Etymology of elegans:
From the Latin elegans = 'elegant' or 'neat'
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Protologue:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 363 (1835)
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Year published:
1835
Observations of Taxon
Striga elegans
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Name of observer:
Sasa Malan (David)
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Striga elegans
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Name of observer:
Sasa Malan (David)
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Striga elegans
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Auriol Batten (David)
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Striga elegans
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
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Striga elegans
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown