Phoradendron leucarpum
(Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnst.
American mistletoe
Phoradendron leucarpum is a shrub (parasitic) that is native to California.
Bloom Period
The blue points on the map indicate observations in Calflora.
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
Do not eat any part (esp. the flower) of this plant.
[Wikipedia} Toxicity to Humans: While the sticky substance covering the fruits is toxic to humans, it is a favorite of some birds. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
[Wikipedia} Host Trees: Over 60 species of trees are hosts to P. leucarpum, especially trees in the genera of Acer (maple), Fraxinus (ash), Juglans (walnuts), Nyssa, Platanus (plane trees), Populus (poplars), Quercus (oaks), Salix (willows), and Ulmus (elms).[2] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
