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bushclover dodder
Scientific Name: Cuscuta pentagona var. pubescens
Family: Cuscutaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bushclover Dodder
Bushclover Dodder is a parasitic plant found in North America with various host plants, especially those in the Aster family.
Scientific Name and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Cuscuta pentagona Engelm.
- Common Names: Bushclover Dodder, Field Dodder, Five-angled Dodder, Prairie Dodder, Lespedeza Dodder
- Synonyms: Cuscuta arvensis, Cuscuta campestris, Grammica campestris, Grammica pentagona, Cuscuta glabrior
- Family: Cuscutaceae
Taxonomic Rank
Several varieties of Cuscuta pentagona are recognized, including:
- Cuscuta pentagona var. pentagona
- Cuscuta pentagona var. glabrior (Engelm.) Gandhi, R.D. Thomas & S.L. Hatch
- Cuscuta pentagona var. pubescens (Engelm.) Yunck
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Also found in Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa).
Ecological Role
- Parasitic plant with a wide range of hosts.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Vine, Forb/herb.
- Annual or Perennial.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Parasitizes other plants, including members of the Aster family and bush clovers (Lespedeza sp.).
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Authoritative taxonomic resource.
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