About Cuscuta pentagona Engelm.
Cuscuta pentagona Engelm., commonly known as fiveangled dodder, is a parasitic plant belonging to the morning glory family Convolvulaceae. It is native to North America, and is widespread across the United States and Canada. Unlike its close relative Cuscuta campestris, Cuscuta pentagona has not become established on any other continents. This species is a slender annual vine. It parasitizes a wide variety of herbaceous plants, with a particular preference for members of the aster family (Asteraceae). Its typical natural habitat consists of moist, open areas such as riverbanks, wet prairies, and pond edges. It is tolerant of disturbance, and can grow as a weed in fields and along roadsides.
