Cuscuta campestris

A common parasitic plant, usually occurs in low, wet areas, such as lake shores.

Flowers on the shore of Griffy Lake, north of Bloomington, IN, 7/17/03.

More flowers on the shore of Griffy Lake, 7/17/03.

Immature fruit on the shore of Griffy Lake, 7/17/03.

Plant habit on Justicia americana on the shore of Griffy Lake, 7/17/03.