Boldingh's Dodder
Cuscuta boldinghii
- Native to:
- Aruba, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © georgedgann (iNaturalist #119409246)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Cuscuta
- Species:
- Cuscuta boldinghii
- USDA Symbol:
- CUBO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- parasitic plant, relies on host plants