Cuscuta californica
Chaparral Dodder
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasite.
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Cuscuta californica (commonly known as Chaparral Dodder) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Cuscuta is notably large, comprising more than 200 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
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