Mistletoe is a curious plant. We all recognize it as one of the handful of plants we associate with Christmas. Yet, at the same time, mistletoe is also a valuable wildlife food plant, beloved by insects, birds and even deer. Which begs the question: How can a parasitic plant that grows in the tops of hardwood trees be either? …
Terry W. Johnson – Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources
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