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Viscaceae

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Noun1.Viscaceae - in some classifications considered a subfamily of LoranthaceaeViscaceae - in some classifications considered a subfamily of Loranthaceae
dilleniid dicot family - family of more or less advanced dicotyledonous trees and shrubs and herbs
order Santalales, Santalales - order of plants distinguished by having a one-celled inferior ovary; many are parasitic or partly parasitic usually on roots
genus Viscum, Viscum - type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods
genus Phoradendron, Phoradendron - any of various American parasitic plants similar to Old World mistletoe: false mistletoe


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Members of Viscaceae, the family of holiday cheer in North America and Europe, seem to have arisen from just one of these origins.
 
 
 
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