Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American mistletoe's genus *Phoradendron* means 'thief of trees' in Greek. Joe Decruyenaere/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA A ...

Of all the plants used in holiday decor, few match mistletoe's interesting history. Also, few equal its potential for harm. Mistletoe is an evergreen, parasitic plant with white berries found growing ...

For many people, mistletoe is a pest, while for others, it is a symbol of Christmas cheer. The origin of mistletoe as a Yuletide symbol came from the Norse and the Druids. Both had traditions that ...

I was listening to Taylor Swift’s song (Christmas Tree Farm) where mistletoe is mentioned in a romantic scenario as you might have seen mistletoe on many season decorations or Hallmark movies (come on ...

The Christmas holiday season would not be complete without a dangling of mistletoe under the doorway. Traditionally, mistletoe is used to decorate the doorway, leading visitors inside to beautiful ...

It's long been known as a romantic symbol of Christmas, but the reality is that mistletoe has a darker side to it. For one, it can be poisonous for humans. And what's more, if you find that it's ...

It’s often thought that mistletoe spells bad news for its host tree, but new research suggests otherwise – just in time for Christmas. If mistletoe’s status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been ...

As we take joy and delight during the holidays, celebratory plants are all around us. Fir trees decked with lights, ribbon, and ornaments stand proudly over presents. The elegant scarlet leaves of ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Stealing a smooch under the mistletoe ...

Hanging mistletoe during the holiday season is a beloved tradition steeped in mystery, romance and a touch of superstition. While today it’s most commonly associated with sharing a kiss, mistletoe’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. White berries fill a clump of mistletoe hanging from an oak. As a young child living in Virginia, I recall kids going door to door ...