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Fun fact! European mistletoe (Viscum album) associated with Christmas is actually a parasitic plant that is abundant on apple trees, poplars, willows, and deciduous trees such as oaks.

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European mistletoe (Viscum album) associated with Christmas is actually a parasitic plant that is abundant on apple trees, poplars, willows, and deciduous trees such as oaks.

Source: Mistletoe. Britannica. November 8, 2024. https://www.britannica.com/plant/mistletoe (accessed 2024-12-17).

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