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Distribution by County   2527    
Cuscuta approximata  Bab.
Alfalfa dodder
Cuscuta approximata is an annual herb or vine (parasitic) that is not native to California.
Record Count by County

Colusa: 2 Lassen: 1 Nevada: 1
Humboldt: 1 Los Angeles: 1 Shasta: 1
Imperial: 1 Modoc: 4 Siskiyou: 1

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2026. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/19/2026).