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Tristerix penduliflorus

Family: Loranthaceae


What it is like

A mistletoe. The flowers are long and narrow. They are red at the base and then a long yellow point.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas. It has been recorded at 3,050 -3,900 m above sea level in Bolivia.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Jamillo, Yana Llave

Synonyms

Loranthus verticillatus Ruiz & Pav.; Tristerix verticillatus (Ruiz & Pav. Barlow & Wiens;