Cuscuta plattensis
Prairie Dodder, Wyoming Dodder
Also known as: Epithymum plattense (A.Nelson) Nieuwl. & Lunell +1 more
- Epithymum plattense (A.Nelson) Nieuwl. & Lunell
- Grammica plattensis (A.Nelson) Holub
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta plattensis (commonly known as Prairie Dodder or Wyoming dodder) is a parasitic plant within the Convolvulaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Nebraska, Wyoming