Herbs - Mistletoe

 

Mistletoe, Dried

(also referred to as...)

European Mistletoe, Biroume

Latin Name: Viscum album

Family: Loranthaceae

 
Description

Mostly found on old apple trees, mistletoe is a parasitic plant that lives entirely off its host. However, not all of its 30 varieties are parasites. For the Druids, it was a sacred plant that was thought to protect from all evil. On the other hand, if a mistletoe fell to the ground it was said to be a sign of misfortune coming over the country.

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