(noun) in some classifications considered a subfamily of Loranthaceae. Synonyms: Viscaceae, family Viscaceae, mistletoe family.
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(noun) in some classification includes Viscaceae: parasitic or hemiparasitic shrublets or shrubs or small trees of tropical and temperate regions; attach to hosts by haustoria. Synonyms: Loranthaceae, family Loranthaceae, mistletoe family.