Cuscuta capitata
Cuscuta capitata
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | India | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Cuscuta
- Species:
- Cuscuta capitata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Parasite
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- some insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds may benefit from brief acid scarification or mechanical scarification to break seed coat dormancy. Requires contact with suitable host plant for establishment.
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