Family: Santalaceae
eastern dwarf mistletoe
Etymology: Arceuthobium: from the Greek arkeuthos, "juniper," and bios, "life," presumably because of its resemblance to the juniper and not because it has juniper for a host
Plants: perennial shrub
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial shrub
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10 Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine: Information and Photos USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service: Dwarf Mistletoes: Biology, Pathology, and Systematics