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Santa Rita Mountain dodder
Scientific Name: Cuscuta odontolepis
Family: Cuscutaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cuscuta odontolepis
Also known as Santa Rita dodder or Santa Rita Mountain dodder, Cuscuta odontolepis is a fascinating plant with a unique lifestyle.
Considerations for Pets
- Cuscuta odontolepis is a herbaceous vine.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cuscuta odontolepis Engelm.
- Common Names: Santa Rita dodder, Santa Rita Mountain dodder
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Odontolepis
Distribution and Habitat
- Originally known from the Santa Rita Mountains of Arizona and Sonora, Mexico.
- Recent collections have expanded its known range southwards.
- The Santa Rita Mountains are located approximately 65 km (40 mi) southeast of Tucson, Arizona.
Ecological Role
- Dodder (Cuscuta) is described as a parasitic herbaceous vine. As such, Cuscuta odontolepis obtains nutrients from other plants.
Morphological Characteristics
- Dodder has yellow to orange smooth stems.
- It is a vine.
Related Resources
- World Plants database
- Discover Life page
- Missouri Botanical Garden Encyclopedia
- USDA Plants Database
- NCBI