Mistletoe: a festive & freaky parasite

from Branch Out · host Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Mistletoe is in love potions, ancient medicines to ward off epilepsy and ulcers and even a Justin Bieber Christmas song and Australia is the true home of mistletoe with about 90 different sap-sucking species. Discover why so many people throughout the ages are fascinated by the mystery and magic of these paradoxical parasites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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