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Korthalsella salicornioides

(A. Cunn.) Tiegh.

Dwarf mistletoe, Leafless mistletoe

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Korthalsella salicornioides or dwarf mistletoe is an endemic parasitic plant in New Zealand.

Description

A parasitic mistletoe in the Loranthaceae family that grows on Melicope and possibly Leptospermum and Dracophyllum trees. It is found in temperate regions, particularly New Zealand.

Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Traditional Uses

New Zealand,

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Synonyms

http://maoriplantuse.landcareresearch.co.nz

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