Los Pinitos Dodder

Cuscuta dentatasquamata

Native to:
Mexico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Genus:
Cuscuta
Species:
Cuscuta dentatasquamata
USDA Symbol:
CUDE3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Vine
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, sandy, well-drained soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Parasitic plant; relies on host for nutrients

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI