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 ...

If mistletoe's status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been cooling your holiday ardor, new research led by an Oregon State University scientist may help relight the fire. A survey of urban ...

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 ...

When deciduous trees are dormant and bare, evergreen leafy mistletoe draws attention to itself. That was the case on a recent visit, where a large scarlet oak was infested. If neglected, mistletoe ...

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 ...