Cuscuta denticulata
Desert Dodder
Also known as: Grammica denticulata (Engelm.) W.A.Weber
- Grammica denticulata (Engelm.) W.A.Weber
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta denticulata (commonly known as Desert Dodder) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Cuscuta genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah, Washington