Beware the Mistletoe

8 years ago

I feel a bit Grinch-like, but I couldn't resist posting this link:
Mistletoe makes merry at its host’s expense.

The classic mistletoe is European but there are native American mistletoes, Phoradendron species, which are also hemi-parasitic shrubs.

At least they don't seem to be hardy in New England so you can probably safely discard the used mistletoe kissing ball.

Claire

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8 years ago

Well, that's quite an article! Can the NE Forum become any MORE joyous than it has recently?. Holy moly.

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Thyme2dig NH Zone 5
8 years ago
Yikes! I didn't realize it was brought here from Europe specifically for Christmas decorations. My folks are in NC and there is mistletoe down there. I wonder if it's the native variety. Guess I never really thought about it before. People down there actually shoot it out of the treetops. I've never seen it done, and don't particularly care to.

We had a plastic mistletoe at Christmas when I was growing up and that worked just fine! LOL!
claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
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8 years ago
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I didn't know about shooting mistletoe so naturally I googled it and found

Claire
claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
Original Author
8 years ago
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And slightly, but only slightly, more serious Shooting Mistletoe.

Claire
corunum z6 CT
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
ROFL ! ! ! Honestly? The NE Forum replete with "Big Cock Productions" videos, and Bill thinks it's boring? Bill? Where are you? Best laugh I've had in months! ooohhhh, stomach hurts....ooohh Thanks for the mistletoe shoot, Claire and T2D...oohh, my stomach...
moliep
8 years ago
Well, this is all new to me!
spedigrees z4VT
8 years ago
Well I won't be planting any on my land ever! Thanks for the heads up!