This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Mistletoe: A merry Christmas decoration or menace to trees? It's both.

Mistletoe, a parasitic plant, is actually accustomed to the suspension: In nature, it grows only on other trees’ branches. And it’s long been associated with mystical power: In Norse myth ...

Mistletoes are a motley group of plants defined more by their lifestyle than their lineage. They all have three features in ...

Mistletoe is believed to be a symbol of life ... it’s common to find nativity scenes laid under Christmas trees.

For many people, Christmas is a time for decorating trees, hanging up wreaths and kissing under the mistletoe. But have you ever wondered where these botanical traditions come from? 'Tis the season ...