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European mistletoe
Viscum album
51.5565, 9.95539
Field Notes
Description:
Hemi-parasitic shrub, which grows on the stems of other trees. Mostly dispersed by birds.
Habitat:
Often found on old trees, especially in fruit tree orchards.
Notes:
Mistletoe is used in the treatment of cancer.
Reference Links:
Viscum album
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Photographed
PublishedJanuary 4, 2012
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