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flax dodder

Cuscuta epilinum

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Asia (5 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Cuscuta epilinum (flax dodder)

Names in Other Languages

French cuscute du lin

German Flachsseide

Portuguese cuscuta-do-linho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of flax dodder?

The scientific name of flax dodder is Cuscuta epilinum. It belongs to the genus Cuscuta.

What is the conservation status of flax dodder?

flax dodder (Cuscuta epilinum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does flax dodder live?

flax dodder is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Asia (5 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Congo (DRC), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic.

What family does flax dodder belong to?

flax dodder (Cuscuta epilinum) belongs to the genus Cuscuta, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

What kingdom does flax dodder belong to?

flax dodder (Cuscuta epilinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of flax dodder?

The closest relatives of flax dodder in the genus Cuscuta include Alfalfa dodder, American dodder, Australian dodder, Button Dodder, Clover Dodder.