Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mistletoe is shown with a ribbon in sunlight. This plant comes in many species and is found around the world. Haus Klaus, Stocksy ...

Eastern or oak mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum) is a native plant found in the canopies of trees throughout South Carolina. Phoradendron is Greek for “tree thief.” As the name suggests, oak ...

Until recently, mistletoes were regarded as problematic pests across Australia. They were seen as having been introduced from elsewhere, exploiting helpless trees and driving their premature demise.

Recently, I have been asked about mistletoe growing in trees and whether or not it is harmful. Perhaps people notice mistletoe more often during winter. This may be because clumps of green mistletoe ...

A seemingly harmless holiday tradition is actually quite damaging to some trees in the Lone Star State, warns the Texas A&M Forest Service. The state agency is cautioning against mistletoe, a plant ...