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The Parasitic ‘Spaghetti’ Weed Threatening Kenya’s Forest & Tree Cover
Walking along the streets, roadsides, and farms, dodder—a slender, twining, thread-like plant with bright stems ranging from pale green to yellow or bright orange—can readily be seen against the foliage of host plants. This parasitic weed has been identified by forestry researchers as a significant threat to forest health.