Mistletoe  (Viscum album)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Threats

Mistletoe is grown commercially these days, but the truly wild plant is under threat from the destruction of old fruit orchards. However, there is evidence that it is appearing in new habitats, including country and urban parks, as well as in gardens where it has begun parasitising introduced specimen trees.

Conservation

There are currently no conservation projects in place for mistletoe.

There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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