Cuscuta potosina
Also known as: Cuscuta potosina var. typica Yunck.
- Cuscuta potosina var. typica Yunck.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Cuscuta potosina is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Cuscuta is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest