Cuscuta (/ k ʌ s ˈ k juː t ə /), commonly known as dodder or amarbel, is a genus of over 201 species of yellow, orange, or red (rarely green) parasitic plants. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it now is accepted as belonging in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae , on the basis of the work of the Angiosperm ...

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 .

Dodder is a group of ectoparasitic plants with about 150 species in a single genus, Cuscuta, in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) or Cuscutaceae, depending on the classification system used. These pale green or yellow, bright orange or red plants, found throughout tropical and temperate regions of the world, have been given all sorts of ...

Cuscuta, or dodder, is a genus of about 100-170 species of yellow, orange, or red (rarely green) parasitic plants. These plants are known for their unique lifestyle, as they rely entirely on host plants for nutrients. Cuscuta plant lacks chlorophyll, which means it cannot perform photosynthesis and must obtain food from other plants.

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.

It might sound like a vampiric plant straight out of science-fiction, but for over 200 species of dodders, it’s the perfect survival strategy. Using special structures called haustoria to tap into their host, they absorb water and nutrients to grow without the need for …

Cuscuta spp. (dodder) also known as Akashbel or Amarbal , is a parasitic angiosperm belonging to the family Convolvulaceae in older references, and Cuscutaceae in the more recent publications.

2024年9月30日 · Cuscuta (/ k ʌ s ˈ k j u t ɑː /) (dodder) is a genus of about 100–170 species of yellow, orange, or red (rarely green) parasitic plants. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it now is accepted as belonging in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae, on the basis of the work of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group .

Cuscuta are stem parasites. Prior to the contact with the host, seedlings of all species are self-sufficient, some yellow and some autotrophic. The evolution to parasitism has led to a gradual reduction of the photosynthetic apparatus from more hemiparasitic-like species to …

This site is intended to serve primarily as a comprehensive repository of visual biodiversity and taxonomic information for Cuscuta (dodders, Convolvulaceae), as well as a tool for the identification of its taxa.