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Cuscuta sp

Photo by Jason
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange tendrils covering other plants

Habitat:

Rocky soil

Species ID Suggestions

Dodder

Cuscuta sp
C.Sydes
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Comments (2)
C.Sydes
These golden threads are a parasitic plant that is devoid of chlorophyll and hence is not green. It has haustoria - like short stubby 'roots' that penetrate the flesh of the host plant and this is how the parasite acquires the nutrients it needs. The small yellow balls are the fruits of the parasite

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Fort Worth Flora
Photographed
PublishedApril 28, 2012

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