Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta camelorum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification and contact with suitable host plant root exudates for optimal germination. May remain dormant for several years until host availability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI