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Cuscuta legitima

Dodder

Life form2, 3: forb, annual or vine, parasite
leaf presence3: always leafless
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate
leaf margin3: bristle edged
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: summer
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Convolvulaceae (morning glory family)
Synonym(s)1: Cuscuta umbellata v. reflexa
Status: rare
Location where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge

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