Viscaceae

Phoradendron leucarpum

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NAMING

Scientific Name: Phoradendron levearpum
Family: Viscaceae
Common: Oak mistletoe

HABITAT

Native
Habitat: Arboreal Sites
Range: New York -> New Mexico

TREE TRUNK

Size: Ephiphyte but parasite
Bark: -stems, leaves, everything is green
Rooted into the tree

LEAVES

simple
opp
roundish leaves
thick
leathery
twigs are little

REPRODUCTION

Flowers: small flowers, sticky pulp
Fruit: purplish berry

USES

Commercial – Christmas decorations

TOLERANCES

Management: won’t kill, but can overinfest, go and cut roots (they are in the branch)