Showy mistletoes (Loranthaceae)

Showy mistletoes

Showy mistletoes is a diverse family of flowering plants predominantly consisting of parasitic or hemiparasitic species. These plants typically attach to host trees through penetrating roots, drawing nutrients directly from them. Their bushy or shrub-like growth, paired with often showy flowers and sticky seeds spread by birds, allows them to thrive in various environments contributing to their widespread distribution.

Scientific classification

Family

Showy mistletoes (Loranthaceae)

Order

Sandalwoods, mistletoes and allies

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