kirukia

How to say it

Meaning

a parasitic vine that climbs and feeds on other plants.

Good to know

kirukia (parasitic climbing plant)

Examples

• Kirukia kilikuwa kimefunika mti mzima wa mwembe.The parasitic vine had covered the whole mango tree.
• Wakulima huondoa kirukia kabla hakijaua mimea.Farmers remove the parasitic vine before it kills the plants.
• Kirukia hukua haraka kwenye matawi ya miti.The parasitic vine grows quickly on tree branches.