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scaldweed
Scientific Name: Cuscuta gronovii
Family: Cuscutaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cuscuta gronovii: Scaldweed
Cuscuta gronovii, commonly known as Scaldweed or Gronovius Dodder, is a fascinating parasitic plant with a unique life cycle and ecological role.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cuscuta gronovii Willd. ex Schult.
- Synonyms: The text mentions several synonyms and related names including:
- Cuscuta chilensis (implied, as in "syn C chilensis" - likely a synonym)
- Cuscuta gronovii Willd. ex Schult. var. gronovii
- Cuscuta gronovii var. latiflora
- Epithymum gronovii
- Grammica gronovii
- Family: Cuscutaceae (Dodder Family, also sometimes placed within Convolvulaceae - Morning Glory Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Cuscuta gronovii is noted as the most common species of dodder in the northeastern part of its range.
- It is native to central regions.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Scaldweed is described as a leafless, twining parasitic annual.
- It is a parasitic vine that inserts suckers into the stems of its host plants. As it matures, its roots die.
Ecological Role
- Cuscuta gronovii is a parasitic plant, meaning it obtains nutrients by attaching to and penetrating other plants.
Common Names
- Scaldweed
- Gronovius Dodder
- Dodder Vine
- Other common names for dodder species mentioned in the text include: Beggarweed, Hellweed, Strangle Tare, Devil's Guts, Love-vine.
Further Information
- The text references several resources for additional information, including:
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- PlantSystematics.org
- DiversityOfLife.org
- Gymnosperms.org