Question

what is the scientific name of dodder with less amount of chlorophyll

Answer 1

Answer:

The scientific name of dodders with less amount of chlorophyll is Cuscuta Species.

Explanation:

• Cuscuta or Dodders are plants with relatively less chlorophyll or no chlorophyll.
• They belong to family Cuscutaceae, which are now a part of family Convulvulaceae, commonly called morning glory family.
• They are usually parasitic in nature as there is no chlorophyll present in them.
• However, some species, i.e., Cuscuta reflexa, have had low chlorophyll content, such that making it capable of photosynthesis.
• These are usually yellow to orange, red in color.