Latin name: Cuscuta californica Hook. & Arn. var. papillosa Yuncker Pronunciation: koos-KOO-ta ka-li-FOR-ni-ka pap-il-OH-sa Common name: Papillate dodder Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) Habitat: On herbs and shrubs in chaparral to 4500', South Coast, Santa Rosa Plateau Blooming period: May to August Name derivations: 1) Cuscuta 2) californica 3) papillosa |
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