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Definition of American mistletoe
1. Noun. The traditional mistletoe of Christmas in America: grows on deciduous trees and can severely weaken the host plant.
Exact synonyms: Phoradendron Flavescens, Phoradendron Serotinum
Generic synonyms: False Mistletoe, Mistletoe
Generic synonyms: False Mistletoe, Mistletoe
2. Noun. Small herb with scalelike leaves on reddish-brown stems and berrylike fruits; parasitic on spruce and larch trees.
Exact synonyms: Arceuthobium Pusillum
Group relationships: Arceuthobium, Genus Arceuthobium
Generic synonyms: Parasitic Plant
Group relationships: Arceuthobium, Genus Arceuthobium
Generic synonyms: Parasitic Plant