Cuscuta approximata

Babington

Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 13: 253, plate 4, fig. 3. 1844.

Common names: Alfalfa dodder cuscute proche
WeedyIntroduced
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 14.

Distribution

Introduced; Europe, Asia, n Africa, Atlantic Islands.

Discussion

Varieties 3 (1 in the flora).

Variety episonchum (Webb & Berthelot) Yuncker is known from western Europe, northern Africa, and Atlantic Islands (Canary Islands); var. schiraziana (Boissier) Yuncker is known from Europe and northern Africa.

Selected References

None.