Cuscuta (/ kʌsˈkjuːtə /), commonly known as dodder or amarbel, is a genus of over 201 species of yellow, orange, or red (rarely green) parasitic plants.

dodder, (genus Cuscuta), genus of about 145 species of leafless, twining, parasitic plants in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). They are widely distributed throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world, and many species have been introduced with their host plants into new areas and are considered invasive species .

Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, is a genus of family convolvolaceace. Approximately 170 species of Cuscuta are extensively distributed in temperate and subtropical areas of the world. Species of this genus are widely used as essential ...

Five-angled dodder (Cuscuta pentagona) is one of approximately 50 native and introduced dodder species found in North America. It ranges over much of the continent and occurs in all but four states (Alaska, Wyoming, Maine, and Vermont).

2018年6月8日 · Cuscuta is the name of a group of plants in the morning glory family, of which the species Cuscuta epithymum is most commonly used in healing. A member of the Cuscutaceae family, species of cuscuta are found almost everywhere in the world, although cuscuta is more often called dodder in English-speaking countries.

2015年2月3日 · Here, we describe the parasitic plant Cuscuta spp.—also known as dodder—which can be defined as an obligate stem holoparasite. Besides describing its life style and mechanisms for infecting susceptible host plants, we will focus on Cuscuta spp. as …

It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. There are many other species recognised; important ones being Cuscuta pentagona in the US, and Cuscuta europaea in Europe. Widespread. Originally from temperate North America, but spread has occurred to many tropical and sub-tropical regions.