A parasitic plant with potentially poisonous berries might not sound like something that would boost your Christmas decorations to the next level. But, botanically speaking, that’s what mistletoe is.

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 ...

The Christmas holiday season would not be complete without a dangling of mistletoe under the doorway. Traditionally, mistletoe is used to decorate the doorway, leading visitors inside to beautiful ...

Mistletoe is best known for its role in holiday festivities, as seen on this Christmas card from 1886, and it features in ancient lore of many cultures, whether Celtic druids or Scandinavian gods.

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. We often think of holiday rom-coms and romantic kisses when we see mistletoe. But did you know this festive plant is actually a parasite, stealing ...

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 ...

For many people, mistletoe is a pest, while for others, it is a symbol of Christmas cheer. The origin of mistletoe as a Yuletide symbol came from the Norse and the Druids. Both had traditions that ...

Mistletoe is more than a festive decoration that helps with holiday matchmaking; it has a rich history and distinctive growing habits. Known for its evergreen leaves and white berries, this stunning ...

What do you know about mistletoe (other than you can snatch a kiss under it!) Mistletoe is one of those holiday plants that you don’t really want growing in your own garden. That’s because, even ...

Have you ever wondered why we kiss under mistletoe around the holidays? Well, the tradition dates back to ancient times, when the Greeks associated the plant with fertility and life. In Victorian ...

We often think of holiday rom-coms and romantic kisses when we see mistletoe. But did you know this festive plant is actually a parasite, stealing nutrients from its host? National Treasure: The ...