Field Dodder
NameField Dodder
Species NameCuscuta campestris
Common NameField Dodder
Bonsai Stylewindswept
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresno distinct trunk, thread-like stems, parasitic growth
Foliage Typevestigial scale-like leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesObligate parasitic plant; lacks chlorophyll and true leaves, relying entirely on a host plant for nutrients. Features numerous orange, spaghetti-like stems and small, clustered white flowers.
Description
This specimen is Field Dodder, a parasitic plant characterized by its distinctive orange, thread-like stems that entwine around host plants. It lacks true leaves and obtains nutrients by attaching to its host. The image shows clusters of small, whitish flowers and developing seed capsules.
