Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta acuta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Native Range

ECU, Peru

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

5–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after scarification. Seedlings must find host plant within days or die, as dodder lacks chlorophyll and roots.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI