Cuscuta americana L., Sp. Pl. 1: 124. 1753 [NOT A TYPE] Herbarium vaucher: Mexico. Mpio. Soyopa: Arroyo Los Garambullos, 0.5 km SE of Río Yaqui bridge on MEX 16, 3.3 km south, 1.5 km east of Tónichi, 28°34'10"N 109°33'00"W; 180 m, 29 Sep 2000, Van Devender 2000-745 and Reina (ARIZ, HCIB, MEXU, USON, WLU). Type: U.S.A. "Habitat in Virginia." Herb. Linn. No. 170.5 (lectotype LINN, photo seen).