American Dodder
Cuscuta americana
- Native to:
- Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © sea-kangaroo (iNaturalist #103206)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Cuscuta
- Species:
- Cuscuta americana
- USDA Symbol:
- CUAM3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- parasitic plant, relies on host plants