Cassytha pomiformis 'Native Dodder / Love Vine'

Cassytha pomiformis 'Native Dodder / Love Vine' 5x Seeds

A fascinating and unusual Australian native vine, Cassytha pomiformis is known for its fine, thread-like stems that twine over surrounding plants and its distinctive bead-like fruits. Often called native dodder or love vine, this species forms soft, trailing masses that add a wild, natural look to native landscapes.

This plant has traditional bush food significance, with its small fruits eaten by Indigenous Australians. While not widely used today, it remains an interesting addition for those exploring native edible plants and culturally significant species.

⚠️ Note: Cassytha is a semi-parasitic plant, meaning it grows over and draws nutrients from nearby plants.

Features:

• Unique twining native vine with fine stems
• Produces small, bead-like fruits
• Traditional bush food plant (fruit)
• Adds texture and interest to natural plantings

Position:

Full sun to part shade

Size:

Variable – trailing and spreading vine

Uses:

Native gardens, ground cover, bush tucker collections, naturalistic landscapes

Care:

Requires a host plant to grow over. Best suited to established native gardens where it can spread naturally. Minimal care once established.