Phoradendron serotinum False mistletoe (Viscaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Phoradendron serotinum
False mistletoe
Evergreen shrub
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The Phoradendron serotinum plant species is found in N. America - New Jersey to Florida, west to Illinois and Texas. It is a member of the Viscaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as False mistletoe. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. flavescens. (Pursh.)Nutt.

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Latin Name:  Phoradendron serotinum
Common Name:  False mistletoe
Family:  Viscaceae
Author:  (Raf.)M.Johnst.

Known Hazards:  There are recorded cases of the berries poisoning people[213]. Contact with the plant can cause dematitis in some people[222].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp[235].

Cultivation Notes: A parasitic plant, growing on the branches of several deciduous species of trees. It has a wide range of hosts, though it is usually only found on one species in any given area[200]. The host tree must be at least 20 years old[200]. This species is seldom cultivated since it can severely weaken its host[200].

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