Cuscuta Species, Giant Dodder
Cuscutareflexa

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cuscuta (kus-KEW-tuh)
Species: reflexa (ree-FLEKS-uh)

Synonym:Cuscuta elatior

Synonym:Cuscuta grandiflora

Synonym:Cuscuta hookeri

Synonym:Cuscuta macrantha

Category
Annuals
Parasites and Hemiparasites

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting