Viscum cruciatum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Santalales |
Family: | Santalaceae |
Genus: | Viscum |
Species: | V. cruciatum
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Binomial name | |
Viscum cruciatum |
Viscum cruciatum, commonly called the red-berry mistletoe, is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae. [1] It is native to Lebanon, Morocco, Israel, Palestine, Portugal, Spain, and Syria. [2]
The plant has small leaves. The flowers have four petals. The berries are red containing 1 seed. All parts of the plants are poisonous if eaten. [3] [4] [5] Its fruit is harmless to birds which disperse the seeds. It is used as a Christmas decoration. [4][ additional citation(s) needed]