Cuscuta

Cuscuta, is a genus of about 100–170 species of parasitic flowering plants. Recent genetic research has shown that it is correctly placed in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.

The genus is found throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world. Most species live in subtropical and tropical regions. The genus is rare in cool temperate climates, with only four species native to northern Europe.

Other names
dodder
 * Chilean dodder (C suaveolens)

chilenische Seide (C.suaveolens)

pelillo

cabello de ángel (C.chilensis)
 * C odorata Choisy
 * ñiume
 * niume-lawen(C.micrantha )

endemic herbs from Chile


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