Mistletoe, Juniper mistletoe
Phoradendron juniperinum
Family: Santalaceae
What it is like
A yellow-green mistletoe. It grows attached to several species of Juniper. The fruit are round berries which let the light through.
There are about 234 Phoradendron species in tropical America. Also put in the family Viscaceae.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit have been reported as food. They are used in medicine. The stems are used to make a tea drink.
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Fruit, stems - tea, seeds - coffee
How it is grown
The sticky seeds are spread by birds to other trees.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Several