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San Joaquin dodder
Scientific Name: Cuscuta brachycalyx var. brachycalyx
Family: Cuscutaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cuscuta brachycalyx: San Joaquin Dodder
Cuscuta brachycalyx, commonly known as San Joaquin dodder, is a parasitic plant species found in specific regions of California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cuscuta brachycalyx (Yunck.) Yunck.
- Common Name: San Joaquin dodder
- Family: Cuscutaceae
- Synonyms/Related Species:
- Cuscuta boldinghii Urban - Boldingh's Dodder
- Cuscuta californica
- Cuscuta occidentalis (San Joaquin Dodder)
- Varieties:
- Cuscuta brachycalyx var. brachycalyx (Yunck.) Yunck.
- Cuscuta brachycalyx var. apodanthera (Yunck.) Yunck.
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in California, USA.
- Specifically prevalent in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys.
- Also found in the high desert region of California.
- Reported in counties such as San Joaquin, Alpine, Solano and Orange counties.
Ecological Role
- San Joaquin dodder is a parasitic plant.
- Dodder is a parasitic weed that attacks many broadleaf crops and weeds.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is classified as a vine and forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
- Dodder is a yellow-orange, threadlike parasitic weed.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- As a dodder, this species is a parasitic plant, meaning it obtains nutrients by attaching itself to a host plant.
- In Australia, lucerne is a host crop for golden dodder.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of this plant.
- Garden Guides provides plant information and gardening tips.