American Mistletoe (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The traditional mistletoe of Christmas in America: grows on deciduous trees and can severely weaken the host plant.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Phoradendron Flavescens
• Phoradendron Serotinum

Hypernyms

• False Mistletoe

Meaning ²

Small herb with scalelike leaves on reddish-brown stems and berrylike fruits; parasitic on spruce and larch trees.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Arceuthobium Pusillum