Mistletoe: the kiss of life for healthy forests

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 with plum pudding and Santa.

There’s also been some recent discoveries about the role mistletoe plays in boosting biodiversity and improving ecosystem health.

Read the full story, on The Conversation website.

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