gallwort

Example:The oak gall is home to a variety of parasitic plants, including the gallwort, which helps in the life cycle of the wasp.

Definition:A tumor-like growth formed on oak trees by the gall wasp, often occupied by the gallwort plant.

Example:The oak tree was covered in galls, many of which contained gallwort plants growing within them.

Definition:Fungus, tumor-like growths on plants, formed as a result of chemical manipulation by insects or microorganisms.

Example:Gallwort is a member of the Senecio genus, which includes various species known for forming galls on oak trees.

Definition:A genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, often associated with gall-forming species.