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Mistletoe
Mistletoe lives as a parasite on trees and shrubs. Although a detriment to the host, it has an important positive effect on the biodiversity of the area. Mistletoe also has medicinal uses. It is most commonly known as a Christmas decoration, and the tradition goes that couples standing under it should kiss.
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Is Kiss Under Mistletoe a movie?
NO!!!!!!What type of question is that and where did you get it from i know its not from the USA because a lot of people would know by
now!
Who was seen kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe?
..... "I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus underneath the moistletoe last night" .......
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
Where can you find a kiss under the mistletoe?
mostly a Christmas party or u invite her or him over to hang out and say hey look a mistle toe. (but you already know its there).
Do Polish people use mistletoe?
Yes they do. Just like in America it is one of their many decorations.
Mistletoe leaves themselves are edible. I use them in a "sleepy-tea" recipe that also includes valerian and chamomile (about equal amounts of each). I get mine as loose leaves from a reputable health-food store, but they might be available in your area as pre-made tea bags. Personally, I've never seen it sold as anything but loose leaves.
Mistletoe berries are edible when ripe, but they have a sticky, gelatinous pulp that isn't very appealing. This "goop" is essential for mistletoe's continued existence. There are a few types of birds that greedily eat any available berries, then excrete the seeds. If they happen to do this while in a tree's upper branches, chances are good that the seed will stick (thanks to the goopy "glue" around it) to a lower branch. Since mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows attached to trees, this is the first step to establishing a new plant. So the thick gel that makes the berry unappealing to humans is the very thing that ensures the continued existence of the species.
Why is it bad luck to refuse a kiss under a mistletoe?
It's all just for fun. Saying it is bad luck is just an excuse to get a kiss. If you don't want to do it, it really is okay not to.
How do you kill mimosa tree stumps?
Make several downward cuts with a knife into the bark. Then pour concentrated roundup into the holes. If/when you see shoots growing, repeat the process in the new shoots. It may take a couple applications but that will kill the roots of the tree.
It is unknown why the plant is called mistletoe. It is accepted as the common name of a parasitic evergreen species.
