Salt Dodder, Fideo

• Scientific Name: Cuscuta Salina Engelmann
• Common Name: Salt Dodder, Fideo
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, M.Costea, D.F. Austin, and J. Malusa. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 9. Eudicots: Convolvulaceae. Phytoneuron 2015-2, 1-22
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/02PhytoN-SWArizPt9Convolv.pdf#page=8
• Habitat: Near water
• Life Form: Forb, annual or vine, parasite
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Convolvulaceae (morning glory family)