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San Joaquin dodder
Scientific Name: Cuscuta brachycalyx
Family: Cuscutaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
San Joaquin Dodder (Cuscuta brachycalyx)
Cuscuta brachycalyx, commonly known as San Joaquin dodder, is a parasitic plant found in specific regions of California.
Considerations for Pets
- San Joaquin dodder is a vine, which could present an entanglement hazard for small animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cuscuta brachycalyx (Yunck.) Yunck.
- Common Name: San Joaquin dodder
- Family: Cuscutaceae
- Synonyms:
- Cuscuta boldinghii
- Varieties:
- Cuscuta brachycalyx var. brachycalyx (Yunck.) Yunck.
- Cuscuta brachycalyx var. apodanthera (Yunck.) Yunck.
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys of California.
- Also present in Alpine County, CA, Orange County, CA, Solano County, CA and San Joaquin County, CA, US.
Ecological Role
- San Joaquin dodder is a parasitic plant, meaning it obtains nutrients from a host plant.
- Dodder can be an expensive pest for seed alfalfa producers.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- San Joaquin dodder is a vine.
- It is a perennial plant.
- It is described as a forb/herb.
- It has a yellow-orange, threadlike appearance.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Dodder is known to parasitize broadleaf crops and weeds, including alfalfa and lucerne.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cuscuta brachycalyx.
- Garden Guides provides plant information, identification details, and information on uses and gardening with San Joaquin dodder.
- Portal-jardin.com offers information on Cuscuta brachycalyx var. brachycalyx.