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European mistletoe

Viscum album

Description:

Hemi-parasitic shrub, which grows on the stems of other trees. Mostly dispersed by birds.

Habitat:

Often found on old trees, especially in fruit tree orchards.

Notes:

Mistletoe is used in the treatment of cancer.

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4 Comments

Seema
Seema 11 years ago

absolutely stunning berries

Meik
Meik 12 years ago

Little mistletoe update.

Meik
Meik 12 years ago

Thanks Sachin!

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Lovely Spotting,,

Meik Meißner
Spotted by
Meik Meißner

Göttingen, Niedersachsen (Landmasse), Germany

Spotted on Jan 2, 2012
Submitted on Jan 4, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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