Species Striga lutea
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There aren’t any identifications of Striga lutea.
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Location unknown
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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 lutea:
From the Latin lūteus = 'saffron coloured' reffering to a yellow tinged with orange or brown. Typically referring to the flower colour.
Scientific name:
Striga lutea Lour.
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Protologue:
Fl. Cochinch. 22 (1790)
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Year published:
1790
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Striga lutea.
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