Cuscuta gennesaretana

Cuscuta gennesaretana

Native to:
Lebanon-Syria | Palestine

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Parasite
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds may require scarification or passage through host contact for optimal germination. Seeds are tiny and require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI