Mistletoe is a hemiparasite, meaning it is a parasitic plant, but it is not completely reliant on its host. They still have ...

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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 richly symbolic winter plant with an unusual life cycle. With more than half of England's traditional orchards lost since the mid-20th century, it would be easy to assume mistletoe is ...

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 has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it. With white, red, or pink berries, and its romantic associations, ...

Mistletoe is often added to holiday decorations as a way to share love and a kiss in the Christmas season. While its origins are in Europe, there is one native mistletoe species that grows in Virginia ...

It’s often thought that mistletoe spells bad news for its host tree, but new research suggests otherwise – just in time for Christmas. If mistletoe’s status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Stealing a smooch under the mistletoe ...

I have never been kissed under a sprig of mistletoe. However, mistletoe is prominently featured in Christmas songs such as Frank Sinatra’s "Mistletoe and Holly," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," and ...

An expert explains if mistletoe is poisonous to dogs and cats, and how to enjoy this romantic Christmas plant safely. Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the ...