Cuscuta pentagona
About
Cuscuta pentagona, the fiveangled dodder, is a parasitic plant in the morning glory family Convolvulaceae. It is native to North America, where it is widespread in the United States and Canada. Unlike the closely related C. campestris, it has not become established on other continents.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
How to use it
While Cuscuta pentagona is not typically used for direct human benefit, it plays a role in its ecosystem by influencing plant community dynamics. Understanding its parasitic nature can help in managing agricultural practices, especially in areas where it may affect crop health.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Cuscuta pentagona is not eaten by humans. This plant is parasitic and does not provide any nutritional value for human consumption. Instead, it relies on other plants for nutrients.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cuscuta pentagona
- Slug
- cuscuta-pentagona
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus
- Cuscuta
- Species
- pentagona
- Wikidata QID
- Q4116685
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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