Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Arceuthobium

Species:

Arceuthobium monticola

USDA Symbol:

ARMO13

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, rocky, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant typically found on conifers

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds are dispersed explosively and germinate on contact with host pine bark; viscous coating allows adhesion to host branches.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI