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Mistletoe flowering

South Lawson Fire Trail.

Amyema pendulum

[Family LORANTHACEAE]

Clinging to its Eucalyptus host, with its pendulous Eucalyptus like leaves.

Mistletoes are semi-parasitic. They have chlorophyll in their leaves and can therefore manufacture their own food. They use the host to provide water and support; as a root system

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Uploaded on June 27, 2017
Taken on June 26, 2017