Cuscuta occidentalis
Also known as: Cuscuta californica var. breviflora Engelm. +2 more
- Cuscuta californica var. breviflora Engelm.
- Grammica occidentalis (Millsp. ex Mill. & Nutt.) Hadac & Chrtek
- Grammica occidentalis (Millsp.) W.A.Weber
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Cuscuta occidentalis
Cuscuta occidentalis is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cuscuta, which contains over 200 distinct species.
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)
California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming