american mistletoe

(noun) the traditional mistletoe of Christmas in America: grows on deciduous trees and can severely weaken the host plant. Synonyms: American mistletoe, Phoradendron serotinum, Phoradendron flavescens.

(noun) small herb with scalelike leaves on reddish-brown stems and berrylike fruits; parasitic on spruce and larch trees. Synonyms: American mistletoe, Arceuthobium pusillum.