Mistletoe is best known for its role in holiday ... Orchids, cacti and more: Today’s varieties invade plants of all stripes, including themselves — a number of species have been documented ...

And why are people so amorous when they find themselves beneath it? Mistletoe, a parasitic plant, is actually accustomed to the suspension: In nature, it grows only on other trees’ branches.

For most people, mistletoe conjures images of wintry Christmas kissing traditions rather than the rich Australian landscape. In Australia, mistletoe varieties have often been overlooked or treated ...