Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston ssp. leucarpum
Detail
- Family
- Santalaceae
- Botanical Name
- Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston ssp. leucarpum
- Common Name
- American Mistletoe, Eastern Mistletoe
- Synonym(s)
- Phoradendron serotinum (Raf.) M.C. Johnston
- Flora of Virginia Name/Status
- Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston ssp. leucarpum
- Comments
- Habitat
- Parasitic on various species of trees (rarely shrubs), especially (but not limited to) oaks, Red Maple, and gums (Nyssa spp. ); usually in mesic or wet habitats; often abundant in swamp forests.Common in the Coastal Plain, infrequent in the Piedmont and mountains.
- Native Status
- Native
To save this map, right-click (control-click for Mac users) on the map and choose "Save Image As...".