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Yellow Dodder

Cuscuta campestris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (22 countries), Asia (22 countries), Europe (33 countries), North America (Canada), Oceania and the Pacific (Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Cuscuta campestris (Yellow Dodder)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish fideo

French Cuscute des champs

German Nordamerikanische Seide

Portuguese cabelos

Arabic hamool

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Dodder?

The scientific name of Yellow Dodder is Cuscuta campestris. It belongs to the genus Cuscuta.

Where does Yellow Dodder live?

Yellow Dodder is found in Widely distributed across Africa (22 countries), Asia (22 countries), Europe (33 countries), North America (Canada), Oceania and the Pacific (Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What family does Yellow Dodder belong to?

Yellow Dodder (Cuscuta campestris) belongs to the genus Cuscuta, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

What kingdom does Yellow Dodder belong to?

Yellow Dodder (Cuscuta campestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow Dodder?

The closest relatives of Yellow Dodder in the genus Cuscuta include Alfalfa dodder, Australian dodder, Common Dodder, Fringed dodder, Giant dodder.