Cuscuta capitata

RHS Plant Profile
Bengal dodder

Other common names

Bengal dodder

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Convolvulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Cuscuta is a fascinating genus of over 200 species of parasitic, leafless vines found in mainly tropical and sub-tropical regions. The red, orange or yellow spaghetti-like stems wrap around host plants, often killing them by taking their water and nutrients. Clusters of small, white, pink or yellow flowers appear from summer through to autumn
Name Status
Unresolved