Phoradendron serotinum
False mistletoe
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Latin Name:  Phoradendron serotinum
Synonyms:  P. flavescens. (Pursh.)Nutt.
Common Name:  False mistletoe
Family:  Viscaceae(Click to Search)
Author:  (Raf.)M.Johnst.
 
Known Hazards:  There are recorded cases of the berries poisoning people[213]. Contact with the plant can cause dematitis in some people[222].
 
Habitat:  A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp[235].
Mature Height:  1
Mature Width:  1
Habit:  Shrub

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