species 50 observations

Slender Dodder

Cuscuta leptantha

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4 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Brown Elfin 1
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Dodder Gall Weevil 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Gray Hairstreak, Mormon Metalmark 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Plant type: Annual Vine Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.