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Mistletoe
Amyema lucasii

Family: Loranthaceae


What it is like

A mistletoe. It is erect or spreading and occasionally hangs down. The leaves are narrow and 4-7 cm long by 10-25 mm wide. The fruit is 8 mm long.

There are about 90-100 Amyema species.


Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows in semi-arid woodland on Flindersia maculosa.

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

Loranthus lucasii Blakley;