Cuscuta epythymum Lesser dodder (Convolvulaceae)

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Cuscuta epythymum
Lesser dodder
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The Cuscuta epythymum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lesser dodder.

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Latin Name:  Cuscuta epythymum
Common Name:  Lesser dodder
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Parasitic on heather and gorse[17].

Cultivation Notes: This is a parasitic species that is devoid of leaves, roots or chlorophyl and so is totally dependant upon its host[238]. A climbing plant, it must be grown close to a host plant around which it will twine itself and which it will penetrate with suckers in order to obtain nutriment[238, 245]. The flowers emit a remarkably sweet perfume that is especially pronounced towards evening[245].

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