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