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Mistletoe – famous for stolen holiday kisses – is a parasite that steals water and nutrients from other plants
But, botanically speaking, that’s what mistletoe is. There are some 1,300 species of this evergreen plant worldwide. They’re all parasitic or semiparasitic, meaning they can survive only on a ...
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Unwanted guests: the weird world of parasitic plants
Parasites that cannot survive without a host are known as obligate, while facultative parasites can live and reproduce without a host plant. While mistletoe may be commonly associated with Christmas ...
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Mistletoe – famous for stolen holiday kisses – is a parasite that steals water and nutrients from other plants
A parasitic plant with potentially poisonous berries might not sound like something that would boost your Christmas decorations to the next level. But, botanically speaking, that’s what mistletoe is.