Cuscuta babylonica var. babylonica
Cuscuta babylonica var. babylonica
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Iran | Iraq | Lebanon-Syria | Palestine | Tadzhikistan | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Cuscuta
- Species:
- Cuscuta babylonica var. babylonica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Parasite
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 5–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification for improved germination. Light promotes germination. Seeds remain viable in soil for many years.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch