species 842 observations
Sessile Dodder
Cuscuta compacta
Field notes
Supports All
6
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Crescent-winged Caudellia Moth, Brown Elfin
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Dodder Gall Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Ivy Aphid
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Gray Hairstreak
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Climbing
- Plant type
- Wildflower
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.