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Cuscuta campestris

Cuscuta campestris

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Cuscuta campestris, with the common names field dodder, golden dodder, large-seeded alfalfa dodder, yellow dodder and prairie dodder, is a parasitic plant which belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. It was formerly classified in the family Cuscutaceae.

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How to use it

Cuscuta campestris is primarily known for its role as a parasitic plant, which can impact agricultural practices. While it is not used medicinally or ornamentally, understanding its behavior helps farmers manage crops effectively, preventing potential damage to host plants.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Cuscuta campestris
Slug
cuscuta-campestris
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Cuscuta
Species
campestris
Wikidata QID
Q940418
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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