Land Plants - native

Dodder (unknown species) (Cuscuta spp.) on Aug 16, 2023

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Description of specimen

Orange dodder living on burdock.

Commentary

None

Resources

There are both native and non-native dodders in Oregon. Some species can be weedy.

Location

Ramp C Picnic Area 14, Hagg Lake, Scoggins Valley Park, Dodder is in a patch of burdock near the west shore, in what would be boggy at a wetter time.

Expert Reviewer

Tyler Pedersen
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

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