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Mistletoe, botanically called Phoradendron serotinum (leucarpum) takes water and nutrients from the plant it grows on, but it also produces some chlorophyll and draws energy from the sun, says Hamilton.
Stories: Local News 2009
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Mistletoe (Viscum album) in Europe and (Phoradendron flavescens variety in America) is another herb associated with the holiday season.
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The common mistletoe (Phoradendron flavescens) has widely invaded many of the trees in the forest.
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The other large genus of parasites is Phoradendron.
Evil Eye 2005
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Phoradendron flowers are well adapted to pollination by hummingbirds, though bees and other insects also help.
Evil Eye 2005
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Phoradendron species are "hemiparasites", meaning that they are capable of some photosynthesis and have green leaves, unlike Cuscuta.
Evil Eye 2005
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Phoradendron flowers are well adapted to pollination by hummingbirds, though bees and other insects also help.
Evil Eye 2005
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Phoradendron flowers are well adapted to pollination by hummingbirds, though bees and other insects also help.
Evil Eye 2005
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The other large genus of parasites is Phoradendron.
Evil Eye 2005
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Phoradendron species are "hemiparasites", meaning that they are capable of some photosynthesis and have green leaves, unlike Cuscuta.
Evil Eye 2005
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