Flatglobe dodder
Cuscuta umbellata
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Basic Information
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: cuscuta
Plant ID (slug): cuscuta-umbellata
Numeric ID: 22591
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cuscuta umbellata is a. 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
Southern N. America.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed. Parched and ground into a meal[161, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cuscuta umbellata Flatglobe dodder