Dodder (Cuscuta cephalanthi) belongs to a genus of over 200 species[1] of obligate air-parasitic plants in the Convolvulaceae family. The genus is found in all tropical to temperate regions, with the most incredible biodiversity of species in the tropics and subtropics.
Dodder’s unique appearance comprises primarily bare, orange, or yellow, leafless stems and tendrils with tiny scales instead of leaves. Dodder has been given many familiar names to indicate its slim appearance: witch’s hair, strangle weed, lady’s laces, hairweed, goldthread, devil’s ringlet, devil’s hair, angel hair, and many more.
