Cuscuta

Cuscuta campestris

Cuscuta capitata

Cuscuta chinensis

Cuscuta corymbosa Juss. ex Yunck.

Cuscuta epilinum

Cuscuta epithymum is an annual herbaceous parasite characterized by its slender, leafless, thread-like stems that wrap tightly around host plants to obtain nutrients. This species does not contain chlorophyll and instead features small scale-like structures along its pink, red, yellow, or purple stems, which can reach lengths of up to 1 meter, depending on the availability of hosts. From June to October, it produces small, bell-shaped flowers in white or pink, grouped closely together, with pollination mainly facilitated by ants, bees, and flies.

Cuscuta epithymum

Cuscuta europaea is a yearly parasitic vine characterized by its bright orange-yellow, slender stems. Reaching heights of 1 to 2 meters, it spreads widely over its host plants and does not produce traditional leaves; instead, it features tiny scale-like structures. From July to September, it produces small clusters of subtly fragrant, bell-shaped flowers that range in color from cream-white to pinkish. While it plays a notable ecological role due to its parasitic nature, it is not advisable for garden cultivation because of its detrimental impact on host species.

Cuscuta europaea

Cuscuta gronovii

Cuscuta obtusiflora

Cuscuta palaestina

Cuscuta planiflora

Cuscuta reflexa

Cuscuta scandens

Cuscuta suaveolens

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