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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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Does cutting some mistletoe hurt the tree?

Yes, cutting mistletoe from a tree can potentially harm the tree, especially if it is removed improperly or in large quantities. Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that relies on the nutrients of the host tree to survive, so removing it can impact the tree's health and growth. It is important to follow proper techniques for mistletoe removal to minimize any negative effects on 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


How can mistletoe kill you?

if you eat the berries then yes it will kill you


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.


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


What is the Symbiosis type for mistletoe and tree?

No, mistletoe does not show symbiosis but only display parasitism inthesense that it lives on another larger flowering plant. Mistletoe benefits because the host gives it support and raises it up to a position from which it receive sunlight


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 in paticular does mistletoe grow on?

oak