Cuscuta globulosa
West Indian Dodder
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Originating in North America and South America, Cuscuta globulosa (commonly known as West Indian Dodder) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.