False Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum)

Family: Viscaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Phoradendron leucarpum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from February to April, and the seeds ripen from November to December.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)