Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Arceuthobium

Species:

Arceuthobium abietinum var. grandae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

8 cm

Bloom Months:

aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

As an obligate parasite on fire-sensitive white fir, this dwarf mistletoe is negatively affected by fire that kills host trees.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds are dispersed by explosive discharge and require direct contact with host tree bark to establish parasitic connection.

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