Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Cuscuta

Species:

Cuscuta cozumeliensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

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:

5–21 days

Notes:

Seeds often require scarification and may germinate in response to host plant chemical cues. Parasitic species with reduced germination requirements.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI