Re: shadegardens Digest - 8 Jul 2002 to 9 Jul 2002 (#2002-85)
- Subject: Re: [SG] shadegardens Digest - 8 Jul 2002 to 9 Jul 2002 (#2002-85)
- From: L* P*
- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 05:18:14 -0700
It sounds like it could be giant dodder or strangleweed (Cuscuta
japonica). This plant is a parasitic plant that is lethal to vegetation.
It is on the USDA's Federal Noxious Weed List and is causing widespread
damage in the Houston TX region. I am surprised if you have it in NY
unless you purchased plants from TX this spring.
You can get more information and some photos at
http://www.houstonparks.org and click on ALERT.
Len Phillips
Editor of Hosta Magazine
Visit http://hostamagazine.com
--- "Mark D. Shulman" <MDShulman@AOL.COM> wrote:
> Hi Folks:
>
> I have a string like, curling, yellow vine, about 1/8 inch thick, with
> insignificant leaves, growing quickly in a shady area. It is covering
> some
> plants and the ground and grows very fast. Anyone have a clue as to what
> this
> is?
>
> Mark, Woodstock, NY
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