Mistletoes & Allies
Sandalwood Family - Santalaceae
Common Osyris Osyris albaNative throughout the Mediterranean Region and south to Western Sahara. Frequent in low shrub habitats on uncultivated land.
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Bastard-toadflax Family - Thesiaceae
Field Bastard-toadflax Thesium humileNative to the Canary Islands, eastwards through the Mediterranean Region to Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Leaves slightly fleshy with fine teeth along the margins. Leafy bracts 2-5x length of the flower, bracteole about the same length as the flower.
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Mistletoe Family - Viscaceae
Common Mistletoe Viscum album ssp. abietisThe species is native throughout most of Europe and the Mediterranean Region, eastwards to the Himalayan Region. This subspecies typically occurs on conifers, especially pines and silver firs.
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