Cuscuta pacifica var. pacifica
Cuscuta pacifica var. pacifica
- Native to:
- Canada | BC | Mexico | Mexico Northwest | United States | CA, OR, WA
GBIF: emmashelton
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Cuscuta
- Species:
- Cuscuta pacifica var. pacifica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Parasite
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification and contact with suitable host plant for successful germination and establishment.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch