Cuscuta (/ kʌsˈkjuːtə /), commonly known as dodder or amarbel, is a genus of over 201 species of yellow, orange, or red (rarely green) parasitic plants.

Dodder, genus of about 145 species of leafless, twining, parasitic plants in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). They are widely distributed throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the …

Jul 18, 2025 · They belong to dodder—a stem parasite with a fascinating life history. It’s a plant that can see, smell, and even sweet-talk its host. A tangle of dodder grows by the roadside. Dodder is …

Dodder is the name of several species of parasitic plants that are widely distributed in North America and Europe. Plants parasitized by dodder include alfalfa, carrots, onions, potatoes, cranberries, a …

There are over 150 species of dodders (Cuscuta spp.) worldwide. A member of the Convolvulaceae plant family, dodders are annual parasitic plants that reproduce by seed.

Sep 1, 2025 · Like Indian pipe, another parasitic plant, Dodder has no chlorophyll to manufacture its own food, so nutrients and water are obtained from its host plant. Its yellow to orange twining stems can …

Dodder is a parasitic plant that can infest ornamental shrubs, fruit trees, vegetable plants, and weeds. Its brightly colored stems are easy to spot against the foliage of the host plant. Dodder infestations can …

Mar 7, 2023 · There are many species of dodder throughout the country. It can be a problem in landscapes and nurseries. Host plants include clover (and other legumes), many herbaceous plants, …

Sep 15, 2025 · Dodder is characterized by its tangle of leafless, yellow to orange threadlike stems. The stems encircle host plants and steal nutrients and water from the host via modified roots called …

Dodders (Cuscuta spp.) are obligate parasitic plants consisting of yellow twining stems that produce small clusters of white flowers. The stems will wrap around the host and insert specialized structures …