Pinyon Dwarf Mistletoe
Arceuthobium divaricatum
Observed growing in Piñon Pines along Rim Trail, South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA. 4 December 2010.
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SHRUB: PARASITIC on twigs and branches of Pinyon Pine appearing
yellowish green and consisting of numerous slender twigs. Normally about 10 to
20 cm in diameter.
FLOWERS: Small greenish flowers that none-the-less produce nectar and
attract pollinating insects. Flowers after monsoon.
LEAVES: Leaves scale like and not apparent.
RANGE: Found at same elevations as its host, above 1300 m. from
California to Texas and south into Mexico.
FRUIT: Small dryish seed capsule. Pops open explosively to disperse
seeds.
UNARMED
Viscaceae -- Mistletoe Family
More Information:
- Jepson Manual
- Southwest Environemtnal Information Network
- Flora of Northern Arizona
- USDA Plant Profile
- ITIS Taxonomic Report
- Google Images
- Google Scholar Literature Search