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Mistletoe is the common name for most obligate hemiparasitic plants in the order Santalales
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∙ 15y agoMistletoe is the common name for a group of hemi-parasitic plants in the order Santalales that grow attached to and within the branches of a tree or shrub. The word 'mistletoe' is of uncertain etymology; it may be related to German Mist, for dung and Tang for branch, but Old English mistel was also used for basil.
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∙ 9y agoThe botanical name for mistletoe is obligate hemiparasitic. There are a variety of species of mistletoe found in North America, Europe, as well as Asia.
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What is the legend of the mistletoe?
well the legend of the mistletoe is that who ever meaning two people get caught under the mistletoe have to kiss one another
What is the scientific name for mistletoe?
Mistletoe is a plant belonging to the order Santalales.There are over 900 species of mistletoe but the mistletoe that is commonly sold for Christmas is the species Phoradendron flavescens.
What is the Latin name of the mistletoe plant?
Viscum album (European mistletoe) and Phoradendron leucarpum (American mistletoe) are used for medicinal purposes.
What creature is noted for feeding on the berries linked by name the mistletoe plant?
mistletoe bird
What is the name is of the holiday?
mistletoe, holly
What organism does a mistletoe need?
A mistletoe needs another plant to grow on, one with roots. A typical host is an oak tree.
Why is it called mistletoe?
It is unknown why the plant is called mistletoe. It is accepted as the common name of a parasitic evergreen species.
What is the name of a holiday plant?
mistletoe, holly
What is the Latin name for Mistletoe?
viscum album
What is the common name for the plant viscum?
Mistletoe
How plants live off another plants?
Parasite, mistletoe,
What are the name of the berries on mistletoe?
The fruits (drupes) don't have a name.
