Bigfruit Dodder

Cuscuta megalocarpa

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Basic Information

Family: Convolvulaceae

Genus: cuscuta

Plant ID (slug): cuscuta-megalocarpa

Numeric ID: 25181

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Cuscuta megalocarpa is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. America - Minnesota to Montana and south to Colorado.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - parched and ground into a meal[161].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Cuscuta megalocarpa Bigfruit Dodder