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Phoradendron
densum Trel.
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| Dense mistletoe is a
dioecious, yellow-green perennial shrub with oblanceolate, sessile opposite
leaves. The flowers are greenish and inconspicuous, and form on
short spikes in the leaf axils from June to August. It is seen typically
on Juniperus and Cupressus, and is spread as a result of
feeding by birds. Its usual habitat is pinyon-juniper woodlands
to about 7000', and its range includes the Transverse Range, the Peninsular
Range, and desert mountains. It was formerly called Phoradendron
bolleanum var. densum. These pictures were taken at Vasquez
Rocks County Park. Click here for Latin name derivations: 1) Phoradendron 2) densum. Pronunciation: fore-a-DEN-dron DEN-sum. Click here for Botanical Term Meanings. |
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