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Bookmark or Share- Mistletoe: The Evolution of a Christmas Tradition | Science ...SCIENCE. Mistletoe: The Evolution of a Christmas Tradition. Why does this parasitic plant remind us of romance? Rob Dunn. December 21, 2011. Mistletoes evolved the ability to grow not on the...
- The Biology of Mistletoe | Science| Smithsonian MagazineDig into mistletoe biology and you uncover layer upon layer of complexity — and wily ingenuity. It’s easy to see why they hook in curious minds.
- Mistletoe – Wisconsin HorticultureMistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) is the state flower of Oklahoma. In the Americas, the most important species are in the genus Phoradendron, derived from Greek words meaning ‘thief’ and ‘tree,’ referring to its parasitic habit. There are about 190 species in this genus (10-12 found in the US), each with its own range of preferred hosts.
- Mistletoe - WikipediaMistletoe is the common name for obligate hemiparasitic plants in the order Santalales. They are attached to their host tree or shrub by a structure called the haustorium, through which they extract water and nutrients from the host plant.
- Mistletoe | Plant, Poison, Major Species, & ChristmasMistletoe, any of several species of semiparasitic plants often associated with Christmas. Mistletoes are pests of many ornamental, timber, and crop trees, and can parasitize a variety of hosts. They are found in the families Loranthaceae, Misodendraceae, and Santalaceae.
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