Convolvulaceae: Morning-glory Family — Cuscuta (Dodder)
California Dodder – Cuscuta californica var. californica
Blooms:
May–Sept
Plant Height:
Vine-like
Flower Size:
Very small
Origin:
Native
Habitat:
Grows on other plants, many communities
Notes:
Dodder is unmistakable in its prolific, thread-like yellowish-orange stems which wind around and feed off its host plants. It is wholly parasitic on its host. Normally annual but can be perennial if on a perennial host. Flowers are essential to distinguish different species or varieties.
