Cuscuta epithymum var. angustissima
Also known as: Cuscuta epithymum f. angustissima Engelm. +2 more
- Cuscuta epithymum f. angustissima Engelm.
- Cuscuta epithymum subsp. angustissima Engelm.
- Cuscuta gracilior Rouy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta epithymum var. angustissima is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cuscuta epithymum, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Italy, Morocco
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Chile Central
Base Species & Variations