New species of the plants are still being discovered, and their parasitic biology is being probed for potential cancer ...

Mistletoe infestation was not linked to negative health outcomes for the trees the festive favorite was parasitizing.

The evergreen mistletoe plant is now a common sight around Cambridge, characterised by green spherical clusters among the branches of another tree. This festive plant is linked to ancient Nordic ...

Mistletoe's ability to stay green through harsh, cold weather has made it a symbol of holiday romance for centuries. But it ...

A parasitic plant with potentially poisonous berries might not sound like something that would boost your Christmas decorations to the next level. But, botanically speaking, that’s what mistletoe is.

But for David, Australia’s almost 100 species of native mistletoe are worth celebrating all year round. “We’ve got representations of lineages [of mistletoe] that date right back to Gondwana days. So, ...

Mistletoe is best known for its role in holiday festivities, as seen on this Christmas card from 1886, and it features in ancient lore of many cultures, whether Celtic druids or Scandinavian gods.

The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

How mistletoe became Oklahoma's official "floral emblem" is a tale worthy of Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol" of life and ...

Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it. With white, red, or pink berries, and its romantic associations, ...