Like poinsettia, holly, and pine and fir trees, mistletoe is associated with the Christmas season.
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Mistletoe heralded through ages
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Mistletoe infests a host tree. Growths of mistletoe are called witches' brooms.
Mistletoe is a food source for many insects and wild animals.
Kissing under the mistletoe is a Christmas holiday tradition. Its origin dates to the 1500s.
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