Invasive Species: Field Dodder
Cuscuta pentagona
Field dodder is an annual parasitic plant that is found in limited populations throughout Oregon.
Why is it important to control?
This plant is parasitic on agricultural crops impacting harvest and yield.
How can you identify it?
| Habitat: | Agricultural lands. |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Height: | Climbs plants |
| Leaf Description: | Leaves are reduced to thread-like scales. |
| Fruit & Flower Description: | White to Pink flowers are very small, growing in clusters. |
| Bloom Time: | July to October |
