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Phoradendron juniperinum - Juniper Mistletoe Phoradendron juniperinum - Juniper Mistletoe
Scientific Name: Phoradendron juniperinum
Common Name: Juniper Mistletoe
Flower Color: Greenish, Inconspicuous
Plant Type: Parasite, Subshrub, Shrub, Perennial
Height: Stems to 7.8 inches (20 cm) long
Date Observed: December 31, 2005
Notes: The tiny male and female flowers are on separate plants. The female flowers are followed by small, round, white, pink, or reddish berries that are eaten by birds. The tiny, scale-like leaves are in opposite pairs on the smooth, branched stems. It is found growing on Junipers (Juniperus spp.).
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