devil's guts, dodder, lady's laces, love vine, scald
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