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Dodder, Love Vine, Knot Weed, Strangleweed, Stranglevine, Angel’s Hair, Devil’s-Guts, Goldthread, Pull-Down, Devil’s Ringlet, Hellbind, Hairweed, Devil’s Hair, Hailweed, Tangle Gut, and Witches Shoelaces.

Cuscuta chinensis Lam.

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Field Notes

Notes:

Etymology: In Latin, Cuscuta means Dodder. However, Cuscuta is thought
by some to have Arabic origins in the word “Kushkut.”

Reference Links:

Cuscuta chinensis Lam. | Species | India Biodiversity Portal

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Joseph CHIEF REDEARTH
Thank you Lauren, plase upload said Dodar from Mexico. Thank you Jonathan and thank you Hema.
LaurenZarate
Nice Chief! Our Dodder in Mexico is bright orange. Not sure if it is the same species.

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Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
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PublishedAugust 20, 2013

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