Northern Kentucky University, John W. Thieret Herbarium (KNK)
31973000006074
0305e544-885b-4134-af79-53f2e5d1a854
Cuscuta gronovii Willd. ex J.A. Schultes
Cuscutaceae
Whitson, Maggie (Mary)
Whitson, Maggie (Mary); Conley, Justin
2015-0025 1/3
2015-09-05
United States, Kentucky, Boone, Vicinity of Florence; Rest area on southbound I-71/75 just after Mt. Zion & Co. Rd. 536 exit (#178).
38.9383833 -84.63315
Florence/Union area. Rest area on southbound I-71/75 just after Mt. Zion & Co. Rd. 536 exit (#178). N 38º 56.303', W 084º 37.989'. Elevation 936 ft.
"Dodder." Orange, leafless parasitic twining vine with creamy white flowers. One tangle of it seen spreading mostly over pokeweed (Phytolacca). Flowers 5-merous, stigmas capitate. Flowers were visited by a variety of flies and bees. In weedy area behind the truck parking lot.