Description
Cuscuta chapalana (also called Chapala Dodder, among many other common names) is an annual parasitic plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a twining stem with small, yellowish-white flowers and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist habitats such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cuscuta chapalana has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cuscuta chapalana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.