Cuscuta odontolepis
Santa Rita Mountain Dodder
Also known as: Cuscuta odontolepis var. typica Yunck. +2 more
- Cuscuta odontolepis var. typica Yunck.
- Cuscuta sonoriensis Engelm. ex Yunck.
- Grammica odontolepis (Engelm.) Hadac & Chrtek
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, Cuscuta odontolepis (commonly known as Santa Rita Mountain dodder) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest