Etymology: Cuscuta: a name of Arabic derivation meaning "dodder"
Plants: parasitic annual/perennial herbaceous vine
Flowers: 5-parted, stalked, each flower with 1 to several bracts below; inflorescence an open, branched cluster
Fruits: rounded, 4 seeds
Conservation Status: Native

Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos