Desert Dodder

Cuscuta denticulata

Desert Dodder

CK Kelly

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Genus:
Cuscuta
Species:
Cuscuta denticulata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Vine
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
often found in arid desert regions