Associations to the word «Viscum»

Wiktionary

VISCUM, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Santalaceae   — mistletoes.

Dictionary definition

VISCUM, noun. Type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods.

Wise words

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