Cuscuta curta
(Engelm.) Rydb.
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Description
A leafless parasitic twining annual herb of the morning glory family found in temperate regions, which grows on and derives nutrients from other plants.
Known Hazards
These parasitic plants can damage cultivated crops.
Distribution
A temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Cultivation
Plants can grow from seed.
Other Information
These parasitic weeds can damage other crops.
Notes
There are 170 Cuscuta species. They are annual twining plants parasitic on other plants in temperate regions. Also put in the family Cuscutaceae.
Synonyms
Cuscuta gronovii var. curta Engelm.Cuscuta megalocarpa Rydb.Cuscuta umbrosa Beyr. ex Hook.
References (1)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994)
