| Plant: Colorfully abundant in Coastal Sage, often forming dense, colorful, tangled masses. The absence of any green shows a true parasite. Dodder species are parasitic on Pickleweed, Sage, Buckwheat, Deerweed and Goldenbush. |  |
| Flowers: There are very small white flowers with 5 petals. |   |
| Bud and Stem : The leafless Dodder plants have slender, thread-like waxy, orange stems which coil about and get their energy from the host plant. |   |
| Flowering period: | May to August |
| Use by Indians: | As a scouring pad, feather dye and laxative |
| Can be found here: | Back Bay Drive, West Bluffs, Back Bay Road |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: Yes |
| Family Name: Morning-Glory |
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Date: 10/17/2005
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