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12 Things to Know about Mistletoe

The genus name of North America's oak mistletoe—by far the most common species in the eastern United States—is Phoradendron, Greek for “tree ...

American Mistletoe - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD

American mistletoe is used for low blood pressure, constipation, gastroparesis, and ending a pregnancy (abortion).

American Mistletoe - Tree Infection Damage & Assessment

Every Winter people notice mistletoe (American mistletoe = Phoradendron leucarpum). Whether in holiday greenery or in deciduous trees, ...

Mistletoe "American" - ASPCA

If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline ...

Is mistletoe poisonous?

Until recent studies were published, the American mistletoe genus, Phoradendron, was widely considered to be extremely poisonous.

American mistletoe exposures - PubMed

American mistletoe is generally considered to be extremely toxic. Although there are no data to support this contention, both the lay public and medical ...

What's the Romance With Mistletoe? - University of Vermont

American mistletoe affects more than 100 species of trees, notably oaks. It is found in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones ...

American mistletoes as a promising source of bioactive compounds

The most studied species of mistletoe is Viscum album L.(V. album), commonly known as European mistletoe. This plant has been related to magical properties ...

A mistle-toast! American mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum) has ...

A mistle-toast! American mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum) has become a staple during the holidays, but how much do you really know about ...

American Mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) - Advanced Tree Care

American Mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) Tree thief, is the green vegetative growth most obvious in the dormant season on deciduous trees.

Mistletoe | Plant, Poison, Major Species, & Christmas | Britannica

The only effective control measure is complete removal of the parasite from the host. Related Topics: parasitic plant · dwarf mistletoe · American mistletoe ...

Mistletoes of North American conifers

The presence of mistletoe plants, and the brooms and tree mortality caused by them, have significant ecological and economic effects in heavily infested forest ...

Mistletoe - Bellarmine University

American Mistletoe. (Phoradendron serotinum). Interesting Information About Plant: Mistletoe has an interesting story behind its name.

American Mistletoe - Calscape

Phoradendron leucarpum is a species of mistletoe which is native to the United States and Mexico. Its common names include American mistletoe, ...

American Mistletoe--Phoradendron... - Alabama Plant Atlas | Facebook

American Mistletoe is a native evergreen parasitic sub- shrub in the Sandal-Wood family (Santalaceae). It occurs throughout Alabama.

American Mistletoe: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses ... - RxList

American mistletoe is used as a smooth muscle stimulant to increase blood pressure, and to increase muscle contractions in the uterus and intestine. It is also ...

Oak Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum) - Carolina Nature

Oak Mistletoe, also known as American Mistletoe, is a fairly common parasitic evergreen subshrub. Mistletoe is unmistakable, with opposite thick, leathery, ...

Mistletoe: From Parasitic Plants to Holiday Decorations - Gardenia.net

Types of Mistletoe · Region: Primarily North America. · Description: It's very similar in appearance to the European mistletoe but is native to the U.S. and found ...

Trees plagued by mistletoe need extra love | GreenSource DFW

The North American mistletoe native to Texas is Phoradendron leucarpum. Ecologist David M. Watson pointed out in a 2001 review that mistletoes have value in ...