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No, mistletoe is not a fungus. Mistletoe is the common name for obligate semi-parasitic plants in several families in the order Santalales. These plants grow attached to and within the branches of a tree or shrub.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agomistletoe is a tree. So no it cannot kill a tree.
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∙ 14y agoYes, Mistletoe grows on trees, but can grow on shrubs as well.
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∙ 15y agoBecause it's a parasite, so it can steal the tree's nutrients and stuff.
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∙ 14y agoNot normally but it can. in exceptional cases.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they do. Don't question nature
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Does cutting some mistletoe hurt the tree?
Um mistletoe is a sort of moss type like plant so no.. it actually is know to kill the trees it grows on.. So cutting a little of it will benefit the tree.
What fruit tree produces mistletoe?
Mistletoe is not from a tree. It is a parasite that grows on trees.
What tree is mistletoe on?
Pine tree
Where is tree and mistletoe located?
Mistletoe is located in oak trees.
Is a mistletoe growing on an oak tree an example of mutualism?
no mistletoe on an oak tree is and example of parasitism. Why? Because the mistletoe attaches itself to the oak tree and takes some of the tree's nutrients, although it looks pretty it can lead to the death of the tree.
What are the type of symbiosis of mistletoe and tree?
it is parasitic because, the mistletoe is benefitted while the oak tree is harmed
What is the relationship between mistletoe and a tree?
is it mutualism?No i believe its parisitismA tree u usally don't kiss under,a mistletoe u do
Where are mistle toes grown?
Mistletoe is a fungus that grows on all sorts of trees. it is spread by birds eating the seeds/blossoms and pooping on different trees. This is bad for the tree and can eventually kill it (tree). Nice to know that when you Kiss someone who is under the Mistletoe...you are doing it under a fungus.
How can mistletoe kill you?
if you eat the berries then yes it will kill you
Symbiosis between mistletoe and tree?
The spruce tree has a symbiotic relationship with the mistletoe. This symbiotic relationship is an example of parasitism since the mistletoe obtains water and nutrients from the spruce tree, putting it at risk of harm.
What tree is fond of kissing riddle?
mistletoe
What is the mistletoe's matching organism?
spruce tree
