5 Questions
What is the structure through which mistletoe extracts water and nutrients from the host plant?
Haustorium
Which species of mistletoe is native to the British Isles and much of Europe?
Viscum album
Which mistletoe species was introduced to Northern California in 1900?
Viscum album
Which mistletoe species is native to North America and belongs to a distinct genus of the family Santalaceae?
Phoradendron leucarpum
What distinguishes the eastern mistletoe of North America from European mistletoe?
Longer clusters of berries
Test your knowledge about mistletoe, a hemiparasitic plant that attaches to its host tree or shrub to extract water and nutrients. Learn about the species, characteristics, and ecological impact of mistletoe.
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