Mistletoe is a richly symbolic winter plant with an unusual life cycle. With more than half of England's traditional orchards lost since the mid-20th century, it would be easy to assume mistletoe is ...

In many parts of the world, Christmas and mistletoe are inextricably intertwined. So, as December 25 draws nearer, now is a good time to remind ourselves about what mistletoe is and why we associate ...

IT'S steeped in folklore and is still used to encourage a little festive romance. But conservationists have warned that mistletoe could disappear from Britain's orchards over the next 20 years. Mary ...

December questions about ecology often involve plants and animals associated with Christmas. Following is a version of a question people have asked over the years about mistletoe. Q. What is mistletoe ...

Before someone hung it up in your home, some animal had to get it into the canopies where it thrives to this day. By Cara Giaimo It’s unclear what trendsetter first hung up mistletoe. Some blame the ...