MTRP SECTION I Q1
Cuscuta Californica also know as Chaparral Dodder is a parasitic plant. It lives off of other plants and cannot live on it's own. Although this plant is parasitic it does play a few important ecological roles such as helping other plants by controlling the growth of fast spreading plants such as weed plants. It also serves a shelter to some species such as grasshoppers. In addition, it is a good food source for deer's. This species can be a nuisance but it can be very helpful to it's current environment as well.
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California Dodder (Cuscuta californica)Observer
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A Parasitic Plant
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