Cuscuta curta
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
Cuscuta are twining herbs. They do not have leaves and grow from other plants.
There are 170 Cuscuta species. They are annual twining plants parasitic on other plants in temperate regions. Also put in the family Cuscutaceae.
Where it is found
A temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
These parasitic weeds can damage other crops.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can grow from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cuscuta gronovii var. curta Engelm.; Cuscuta megalocarpa Rydb.; Cuscuta umbrosa Beyr. ex Hook.;