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Mistletoe

Australia has more than 90 species of mistletoe. They are parasitic plants that get their sustenance from the trees they grow on. But contrary to popular belief,

they don't kill the trees. Nor are they poisonous to people or livestock. In fact they play a really important role in biodiversity as they provide food and shelter for many native birds.

 

 

 

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Uploaded on July 6, 2016