Dodder
Cuscuta spp.See it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Dodder becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.
Weed profile
- Annual
- Climber
- Reportable
- Contaminates produce
- Habitat: crops
Impact
Parasite on lucerne and other crops.Description
- Annual, leafless climber.
- Fine tangled white to orange stems twine around host plants.
- Masses of tiny white flowers in summer.
- Seeds in globular capsules.