The American Mistletoe

A Christmas kiss. A parasitic plant? Have you ever wondered what these two have in common? If you have, then this site is for YOU!

Phoradendron leucarpum, or "American Mistletoe" is just one of the many different species of Mistletoe, but probably one of the most recognizable in the United States. This site is dedicated to everything about this amazing plant. To learn more about the Classification of this plant, click here.

To learn about another species of mistletoe, Viscum album (European Mistletoe), click here!