Dodder is an annual seed-bearing parasitic vine in the dodder family (formerly placed in the morning-glory family). Its thin, thread-like, yellow or orange stems grow rapidly entwining and covering their host plants
Dodder can be a nuisance but does this mean that some states have prohibited it and make it illegal. It acts as a parasite on its host plant. It does not kill the host plant
.Although it rarely kills its host plant, dodder can reduce the yield of crops such as alfalfa.
Even so, dodder could have some benefits for human health. Its seeds are a popular ingredient in Chinese medicine, which uses it to nourish the liver, kidneys, and spleen. Modern research has found that dodder could have anti-hypertensive properties, reducing both blood pressure and heart rate. I want to see some studies done with this plant.