Mistletoe
(noun)
A parasitic plant that grows on trees, especially apple, oak, and pine trees, with small, sticky, white berries.
Origin:
Derived from the old english word "misteltan" and german word "mistel".
Examples:
- Mistletoe is commonly associated with Christmas and is often hung in doorways.
- Mistletoe has been used for medicinal purposes and as a symbol of love.
- The mistletoe berries are poisonous if ingested in large quantities.
- Mistletoe is considered a pest by farmers because it can damage the host tree.
- The mistletoe is a type of hemi-parasitic plant, which means it photosynthesizes its own food but also draws nutrients from the host tree.