Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
1297861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 364 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297199



Common Names

  • Cuscuta californica
  • Californica Vine
  • Tree Vines


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Description

Cuscuta californica (also called California Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic flowering plant native to western North America. It has yellow-green stems and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscuta californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuscuta californica var. californica
Cuscuta californica var. apiculata Engelm.
Cuscuta californica var. papillosa Yunck.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscuta californica has small white flowers and seeds that are small and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Cuscuta californica

Cuscuta californica can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Cuscuta californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscuta californica?

Cuscuta californica

What is the common name of Cuscuta californica?

California Dodder

What is the family of Cuscuta californica?

Convolvulaceae

Species in the Cuscuta genus

Cuscuta rausii, Cuscuta castroviejoi, Cuscuta atrans, Cuscuta gennesaretana, Cuscuta maroccana, Cuscuta mitraeformis, Cuscuta rostricarpa, Cuscuta santapaui, Cuscuta sharmanum, Cuscuta alataloba, Cuscuta colombiana, Cuscuta longiloba, Cuscuta rustica, Cuscuta yunckeriana, Cuscuta bonafortunae, Cuscuta carnosa, Cuscuta chittagongensis, Cuscuta ruschanica, Cuscuta violacea, Cuscuta australis, Cuscuta liliputana, Cuscuta punana, Cuscuta vandevenderi, Cuscuta cotijana, Cuscuta mesatlantica, Cuscuta draconella, Cuscuta pacifica, Cuscuta legitima, Cuscuta karatavica, Cuscuta camelorum, Cuscuta burrellii, Cuscuta flossdorfii, Cuscuta azteca, Cuscuta insquamata, Cuscuta rojasii, Cuscuta blepharolepis, Cuscuta alata, Cuscuta tuberculata, Cuscuta gracillima, Cuscuta macrocephala, Cuscuta desmouliniana, Cuscuta polyanthemos, Cuscuta veatchii, Cuscuta palustris, Cuscuta capitata, Cuscuta abyssinica, Cuscuta pulchella, Cuscuta palaestina, Cuscuta victoriana, Cuscuta schlechteri,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500660: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.