Cuscuta exaltata
Tall Dodder
Also known as: Cuscuta gamostyla Engelm. +1 more
- Cuscuta gamostyla Engelm.
- Monogynella exaltata (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 exaltata (commonly known as Tall Dodder) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cuscuta, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida, Texas