Mistletoe  by rjb71

Mistletoe

As we near the end of the Christmas festivities I though I would post a picture of the mistletoe growing on a tree in Burghley park. For those that don't know mistletoe is a parasitic plant that attaches itself to the tree and draws nutrients from it. Bit of a deadly kiss really ;)
Nice clear shot, thanks for the follow, following back. I have seen a few trees around my way with clumps of mistletoe on too, but not as many as this tree in your shot. I have been looking out for berries, but haven't spotted any yet.
January 4th, 2017  
Lets hope they can grow together and that the mistletoe doesn't throttle its host.
January 5th, 2017  
Huh. That is so interesting. Wonder how it became wrapped up with the Christmas and New Years season.
January 5th, 2017  
Wow next years kissing tree :-)
January 5th, 2017  
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