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  1. Mistletoe - Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 11, 2018 · Mistletoe Description Mistletoe is a parasitic evergreen plant that lives on trees such as oaks, elms, firs, pines, apples, and elms. The parasitic plant has yellowish flowers; …

  2. 12 Things You Did Not Know About Mistletoe - Dave's Garden

    Dec 15, 2020 · Most people think of Christmas when they think of mistletoe. And kissing. But there is more to this plant than an excuse to kiss that attractive girl or guy.

  3. Michigan Gardening:Mistletoe - Dave's Garden

    Dec 3, 2007 · Eastern wild mistletoe - just one of 400 species in the mistletoe family - is common along the Ohio River from Marietta to Cincinnati. In fact, southern Ohio is on the northernmost …

  4. Some Interesting Facts and Legends About Mistletoe

    Dec 20, 2014 · Mistletoe is a plant with an interesting and colorful history going back a couple thousand years. It is a unique plant that intrigues many, not only for its growth habits, but for …

  5. Mistletoe, Birds and Butterflies - Dave's Garden

    May 16, 2008 · The Mistletoe Bird - Dicaeum hirundinaceum has a very close relationship with mistletoe plants. The Mistletoe Bird feeds mainly on the berries of the mistletoe and it is the …

  6. Golden Bough - Encyclopedia.com

    The Golden Bough in Context Some scholars, such as James Frazer, have suggested that the Golden Bough was actually mistletoe. Virgil describes the Golden Bough as being sheltered by …

  7. Frigg - Encyclopedia.com

    May 29, 2018 · Frigg Nationality/Culture Norse Pronunciation FRIG Alternate Names Frija, Fricka Appears In The Eddas Lineage Daughter of Fjorgyn Character Overview In Norse mythology , …

  8. The Holly and The Ivy: Ancient Symbols - Dave's Garden

    Dec 14, 2009 · The Celts believed that by bringing evergreens indoors they were providing a haven for woodland spirits through the winter months. Evergreen plants like holly, ivy and …

  9. Hemiparasite | Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 8, 2018 · hemiparasite A plant parasite (see PARASITISM) that has chlorophyll and photosynthesizes, but that augments its nutrient supply by feeding on its host (e.g. Viscum …

  10. Druids - Encyclopedia.com

    May 23, 2018 · The mistletoe, a plant that often grows on oak trees, also had an important role in the religion. According to the ancient Roman writer Pliny, Druids worshiped the mistletoe …