Herbarium Specimen Details

Cuscuta gronovii
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Family Name Cuscutaceae
Currently Accepted Name Cuscuta gronovii Willd. ex J.A. Schultes - Determined By: Whitson, Maggie (Mary),
Herbarium Name Used Cuscuta gronovii
Locality United States. Kentucky, Boone: Vicinity of Florence; Rest area on southbound I-71/75 just after Mt. Zion & Co. Rd. 536 exit (#178). 38° 56' 18" N 84° 37' 59" W
Description Dodder. Orange, leafless parasitic twining vine with creamy white flowers. One tangle of it seen spreading mostly over pokeweed (Phytolacca). Flowers 5-merous, stigmas capitate. Flowers were visited by a variety of flies and bees. In weedy area behind the truck parking lot.
Habitat Florence/Union area. Rest area on southbound I-71/75 just after Mt. Zion & Co. Rd. 536 exit (#178). N 38º 56.303', W 084º 37.989'. Elevation 936 ft.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector Whitson, Maggie (Mary) 2015-0025 1/3
with Conley, Justin
Collection Date
Accession Number 31973000006074
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