Viscum
Vis"cum\, n. [L.]1. (Bot.) A genus of parasitic shrubs, including the mistletoe of Europe. 2. Birdlime, which is often made from the berries of the European mistletoe.| viscum | |
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| type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods |