Mistletoe is most well known for its role in helping holiday lovers steal a kiss, but this little bush is about much more than just smooching.
It might surprise you that mistletoe has a bit of a dark side in that it’s both parasitic and poisonous. Find out what mistletoe is, where it grows, and just how poisonous it is.
What Is Mistletoe?
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Mistletoe, a plant shrouded in ancient folklore, is more than just a holiday decoration. This perennial, evergreen plant thrives by attaching itself to host trees and extracting water and nutrients.
