What is the mode of nutrition in Cuscuta Plant?

Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, exhibits a parasitic mode of nutrition. It lacks chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis, relying instead on host plants for sustenance. Cuscuta attaches to its host using specialized structures called haustoria, which penetrate the host's tissues to extract water and nutrients. This parasitic relationship allows Cuscuta to thrive at the expense of other plants.