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Striga gesnerioides

Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) is a non-native landscape weed with unknown origins. A parasitic weed, witchweed primarily parasitizes Indigofera hirsuta.

  • Scientific Name: Striga gesneriodes
  • Common Name: Witchweed
  • Seasonality: Warm
  • Soil Type: Wet to dry
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic
  • Plant Growth: Annual
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Photos of Striga gesnerioides