Phoradendron coryae
| Phoradendron coryae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Santalaceae |
| Genus: | Phoradendron |
| Species: | P. coryae |
| Binomial name | |
| Phoradendron coryae Trel. | |
Phoradendron coryae Trel. (Cory's mistletoe[1] or oak mistletoe) is a hemiparasitic plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is reported from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Chihuahua, Coahuila and Sonora.[2]
The species generally grows on oaks (Quercus spp.) but has also been found on Condalia, Berberis, Vaquelinia and Sideroxylon. It has larger leaves than many other mistletoes of the region, up to 3 cm long. Leaves and flowers are pubescent. Berries are white, with short hairs around the persistent perianth. [2]
References
- ↑ "Phoradendron coryae". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- 1 2 Hawksworth, F.G., & D. Wiens. 1993. Viscaceae, Mistletoe Family. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science 27:241-245.
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