Cuscuta epithymum
Cuscuta epithymum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Solanales |
Family: | Convolvulaceae |
Genus: | Cuscuta |
Species: | C. epithymum |
Binomial name | |
Cuscuta epithymum | |
Synonyms | |
Lepimenes epithymum (L.) Raf.[3] |
Cuscuta epithymum (dodder, lesser dodder, hellweed, strangle-tare) is a parasitic plant assigned to the Cuscutaceae or Convolvulaceae family, depending on the taxonomy. It is red-pigmented, not being photosynthetically active. It has a filiform habit, like a group of yarns. Its leaves are very small, like flakes. Its flowers, disposed in little glomerules, have a white corolla, with the androecium welded to the corolla.
References
- ↑ "Systema vegetabilium ed 13". Linnean Collections. 1774. p. 140. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ↑ "IPNI Cuscuta epithymum". International Plant Name Index. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ↑ Govaerts, R. et. al. (2018). "Plants of the World online Cuscuta epithymum". Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ↑ "APNI Cuscuta epithymum". Australian Plant Name Index. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ↑ Linnaeus, C. (1753) Species Plantarum 1: 124
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