Degener's Korthal Mistletoe 🛑 Endangered
Korthalsella degeneri
- Native to:
- Hawaii, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Santalaceae
- Genus:
- Korthalsella
- Species:
- Korthalsella degeneri
- USDA Symbol:
- KODE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, rocky, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- parasitic plant often found on host trees