dodder of watermelon

Dodder-dodder is a parasitic plant that can affect watermelon as well as many other plants. The plant lacks chlorophyll and thus appears yellowish. Not common or important in Indiana. 

Figure 1. Dodder on watermelon. Figure 1. Dodder on watermelon.
Figure 2. Dodder on watermelon. Figure 2. Dodder on watermelon.
Figure 3. Dodder on watermelon. Figure 3. Dodder on watermelon.