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Cuscuta campestris Yunck.

الحامول

Syn. Grammica campestris (Yunck.) Hadac & Chrtek

Dodder, Field dodder
Convolvulaceae
  • Morphological Description
    • Description
      Parasitic plant. Stem 1-1.5 mm thick, yellowish with ovate and scales. Inflorescence rather lax, globose glomerule. Flowers 3-4 mm wide, pedicellate, white, 5-lobbed. Stigmas capitate held by 2 distinct styles. Capsule sub-globular, 2.5-3 mm in diameter, exposed, membranous, glabrous, dehiscing irregularly. Seeds ovate, glabrous, tubercled.
    • Growth Form

      Parasite

  • Habitat and Distribution
    • Geographical Distribution Range
      This Saharo-Arabian species is native to the North and South America but was introduced in most regions of the world including Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. For the Arabian Peninsula, it has been introduced to Jordan, Qatar, the Gulf States and Yemen.
  • Ecology
    • Phenology
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    • IUCN Red List Category
      Not Evaluated IUCN Icon
      Not Evaluated
  • Uses and Values
    • Aromatic and Medicinal Use
      Medicinal use
    • Description of Traditional Uses
      Utilized in traditional ethnobotanical systems for its purported effects on skin conditions and digestive health.
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Cuscuta campestris flowers
Cuscuta campestris flowers
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Cuscuta campestris flowers
Cuscuta campestris flowers
Cuscuta campestris flowers