Page author: David Giblin
Cuscuta approximata
alfalfa dodder
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to the Great Plains.
Habitat: Agricultural fields, often on alfalfa, and other disturbed, open areas.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Introduced from Eurasia and northern Africa
Growth Duration: Annual, Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bees, wasps
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Cuscuta approximata Bab.
Publication: Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 13: 253. 1844.
Publication: Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 13: 253. 1844.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
- var. approximata – alfalfa dodder Agricultural fields, often on alfalfa, and other disturbed, open areas. British Columbia to California, east to the Great Plains.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cuscuta approximata in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Cuscuta approximata checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Cuscuta approximata information.
E-Flora BC: Cuscuta approximata atlas page.
CalPhotos: Cuscuta approximata photos.
USDA Plants: Cuscuta approximata information.
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