Mistletoe: The Parasitic Plant

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Which mistletoe species is native to the British Isles and much of Europe?

  • Phoradendron leucarpum
  • Misodendron species
  • Viscum cruciatum
  • Viscum album (correct)

What is the structure through which mistletoe extracts water and nutrients from the host plant?

  • Xylem
  • Phloem
  • Haustorium (correct)
  • Cambium

Which mistletoe species is native to North America?

  • Viscum album
  • Loranthaceae species
  • Viscum cruciatum
  • Phoradendron leucarpum (correct)

Which mistletoe species was introduced to Northern California in 1900?

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What distinguishes the European mistletoe from the eastern mistletoe of North America?

<p>Leaf shape and berry clusters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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