Cuscuta leptantha
Slender Dodder
Also known as: Cuscuta leptantha var. palmeri (S.Watson) Yunck. +3 more
- Cuscuta leptantha var. palmeri (S.Watson) Yunck.
- Cuscuta leptantha var. typica Yunck.
- Cuscuta palmeri S.Watson
- Grammica leptantha (Engelm.) Hadac & Chrtek
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta leptantha (commonly known as Slender Dodder) is a parasitic plant within the Convolvulaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas