Cuscuta pacifica Engelm.
salt marsh dodder
Convolvulaceae (Dodder family)
(Previously in Cuscutaceae)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
salt marsh dodder
Convolvulaceae (Dodder family)
(Previously in Cuscutaceae)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
SUBTAXA PRESENT IN BC
Cuscuta pacifica var. pacifica
Species Information
General:
Parasitic, leafless perennial herb; stems threadlike, twining and sticking to other plants by means of suckers.
Leaves:
Reduced to tiny scales.
Flowers:
Inflorescence of several stalked flowers in loose clusters or globular masses; flowers 2.0-4.5 mm long, with 5 petals/sepals; sepals free to about halfway to the base; stamens not exserted; stigmas headlike.
Fruits:
Capsules globose, somewhat beaked; seeds usually solitary.