This leafless plant obtains its nutrients by parasitizing other plants, such as heather. It is instantly recognizable by the mass of twining, hair-like, red stems, which attach themselves to the host by tiny suckers. The pale pink flowers, each with five tiny petals and protruding red stamens, appear at intervals along the stems.
LEAVES : Tiny, inconspicuous scales.
PLANT HEIGHT : Up to 60cm.
FLOWERING TIME : June–October.
FRUIT : Small capsule, split transversely.
FLOWER SIZE : 3–4mm wide.
SIMILAR SPECIES : Greater Dodder, is larger, with thicker stems, and is parasitic on nettles and thistles.
LEAVES : Tiny, inconspicuous scales.
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