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los pinitos dodder
Scientific Name: Cuscuta dentatasquamata
Family: Cuscutaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cuscuta dentatasquamata
Also known as Los Pinitos Dodder and Toothed Dodder, Cuscuta dentatasquamata is a fascinating plant with some unique characteristics.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cuscuta dentatasquamata Yunck.
- Common Names: Los Pinitos Dodder, Toothed Dodder
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Order: Solanales
- Family: Cuscutaceae / Convolvulaceae (Note: The text mentions both families)
- Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but the text refers to "Cuscuta dentatasquamata Yuncker (TSN 501846)" which might be considered a taxonomic synonym record.
Distribution and Habitat
The text mentions a specific location in Sonora, Mexico: Los Pinitos, 27.4N, 110.2W, at an elevation of 6100 ft. It's also referenced in connection with the UA Herbarium.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Plant type: Vine, Forb/herb
- Life cycle: Perennial
Ecological Role
Dodder species (Cuscuta) are generally known as parasitic plants. The text suggests it is a parasitic genus. Additional information would be needed to determine if *Cuscuta dentatasquamata* is considered invasive in any specific regions.
Related Resources
- ITIS: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (reference to TSN 501846)
- EOL: Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- National Museum of Natural History Collection
- UA Herbarium
- Garden Guides
Quirky Facts
- Dodder has been referred to as the vampire plant.