American mistletoe
plant
Also known as: Phoradendron
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parasitic seed plants
- In plant disease: Mistletoe
…three important types: American (Phorodendron species), European (Viscum album), and dwarf (Arceuthobium species). All produce sticky seeds spread by birds. American mistletoe, restricted to the Americas, is best known for its ornamental and sentimental uses at Christmastime. The leafy, bushy evergreen masses, up to one metre or more in…
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