The daily pageantry lasted just over two weeks, after which nary a waxwing was seen.

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 ...

Mistletoe is a hemiparasite, meaning it is a parasitic plant, but it is not completely reliant on its host. They still have green leaves so they still take energy from the sun as well as their host.

That holiday mistletoe? Not as romantic as you would think. Mistletoe is actually a parasitic plant. It crowds trees in densely packed balls. Weighing up to 50 lbs, it absorbs water and nutrients. Its ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)- It’s a fun and romantic holiday tradition for some. With a checkered past tied to Norse mythology, murder, fertility, and 18 th century England. It’s a wonder how kissing under ...

I have seen a lot of mistletoe growing in trees around town and I was wondering if it was harmful to the tree. Should people remove it or let it be? Thank you. – Donna W. Well, it is the season for ...

In order to spread to other host trees, the parasitic mistletoe plant has very sticky seeds that cling to bird feathers, bark, and other materials. According to a recent study, the "glue" on those ...

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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 ...

During the holidays, mistletoe is famous for helping couples sneak a smooch under a strategically hung sprig. But long before Christ was born, Druids, Greeks and other ancients knew the plant as a ...

SAN ANTONIO – Next time you ask someone to meet you under the mistletoe, it may be an arborist to get rid of it. That is, if you’ve got the plant growing in your trees. Not to dampen the holiday ...