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Cuscuta approximata Attacking Astragalus angustifolius. Cuscuta approximata,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Cuscuta approximata

Attacking Astragalus angustifolius.

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  1. Attacking means outgrowing it? Stealing its resources? Posted 5 years ago
    1. Indeed a parasite Posted 5 years ago

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''Cuscuta approximata'' is a species of dodder known by the common name alfalfa dodder. It is native to Eurasia and Africa, but it is also found in North America, where it is an introduced species and uncommon noxious weed.

Similar species: Solanales
Species identified by Ori Fragman Sapir
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By Ori Fragman Sapir

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Uploaded Aug 6, 2020. Captured Aug 3, 2020 13:03.
  • DSC-RX100M7
  • f/4.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO100
  • 9mm