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Cuscuta polygonorum
Cuscuta polygonorum Engelm.
Smartweed Dodder, Knotweed Dodder
Cuscutaceae (Dodder Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CUPO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
This is a leafless, rootless, parasitic vine with twining thread-like stems yellow-green to bright orange. It lives on the juices of the host plant.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Cyme
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Twining stem up to about 20 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Flowers are 4 parted, sometimes creamy-white or very soft pink.
Distribution
USA: AR , CT , DC , DE , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , ND , NE , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , TN , TX , VA , WIWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Cuscuta polygonorum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cuscuta polygonorum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cuscuta polygonorum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-09-29Research By: TWC Staff