Cuscuta squamata
Scaleflower Dodder
Also known as: Grammica squamata (Engelm.) Hadac & Chrtek
- Grammica squamata (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 squamata (commonly known as Scaleflower Dodder) is a parasitic plant within the Convolvulaceae family. It is found natively in North America. 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, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas