Viscum cruciatum explained

Viscum cruciatum, commonly called the red-berry mistletoe, is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae.[1] It is native to Lebanon, Morocco, Israel, Palestine, Portugal, Spain, and Syria.[2]

The plant has small leaves. The flowers have four petals. The berries are red containing one seed. All parts of the plants are poisonous if eaten.[3] [4] [5] Its fruit is harmless to birds which disperse the seeds. It is used as a Christmas decoration.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Viscum cruciatum Sieber ex Boiss.. . n.d.. World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. September 22, 2020.
  2. Web site: Viscum cruciatum Sieber ex Boiss.. . n.d.. Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. September 22, 2020.
  3. Web site: Is Mistletoe Really That Poisonous?. 2021-04-19. ThoughtCo. en.
  4. Evens. Zabrina N.. Stellpflug. Samuel J.. December 2012. Holiday Plants with Toxic Misconceptions. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. 13. 6. 538–542. 10.5811/westjem.2012.8.12572. 1936-900X. 3555592. 23359840.
  5. Web site: European Wild Plant: Viscum cruciatum Red-berry Mistletoe. 2021-04-19. www.ukwildflowers.com.

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