Dodder
Cuscuta spp.
About Dodder
A parasitic vine with thin, threadlike stems that coil around and attach to host plants, dodder (Cuscuta spp.) lacks chlorophyll and draws nutrients directly from its hosts, weakening them significantly. Common in Middle Tennessee lawns and gardens, especially in areas like Franklin and Brentwood, it is challenging to control due to its rapid spread and ability to infest a wide range of turf and ornamental plants. Prompt removal is essential to prevent extensive damage.
Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Dodder regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Dodder
- Scientific Name
- Cuscuta spp.
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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