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Nirmuli

Local Name	:	Nirmuli
Botanical Name	:	Cassytha filiformis L.
Common Name	:	Dodder laurel
Family	:	Lauraceae
Distribution	:	It is commonly observed in both natural and disturbed habitats across India and Odisha. It is found in Asia, Africa, Australia, Americas and Europe.
Habit	:	Climber
Short Description	:	It is a parasitic vine with thin, twining stems and small, greenish flowers. It wraps around host plants to obtain nutrients, often forming dense, tangled mats.

Descriptions

It is a parasitic plant with thin, yellowish stems that twine around the host plant. It lacks leaves and chlorophyll, relying entirely on its host for nutrients. Small, white, or yellow flowers are produced in clusters along the stems. The plant produces small, round berries that turn from green to white or yellow when ripe.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

May - September

Use(s)

Whole plant paste is used to remove lice.