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Mistletoe
Amyema gibberula

Family: Loranthaceae


What it is like

A shrub that grows attached to trees. It partly grows living on the stems. It has a white covering. The flowers are green, red or pink. It grows on Hakea and Grevillea.

There are about 90-100 Amyema species.


Where it is found

It grows in subtropical places. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amyema gibberulosa Tiegh.; Loranthus gibberulus Tate;