Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Arceuthobium

Species:

Arceuthobium globosum subsp. globosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

As a stem parasite on pines, survives fire only if host tree survives; heavy infestations can increase host susceptibility to fire damage.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Seeds are dispersed explosively and germinate upon contact with host pine bark; germination and establishment dependent on host compatibility.

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