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What is devil hair?

Published in Plant Pests 1 min read

Devil hair is a common name for Cuscuta, a parasitic plant also known as dodder.

Understanding Dodder (Devil's Hair)

Dodder is a plant pest that can severely impact other plants by stealing their nutrients. It's recognized by several other names including:

  • Witch's hair
  • Wizard's nest
  • Devil's guts
  • Hellvine
  • Strangletare

Dodder, or devil's hair, is a parasitic vine that can be detrimental to gardens and agriculture.

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