Misodendrum

Description

Misodendrum is a genus of hemiparasites which grow as mistletoes on various species of Nothofagus. Its species are all restricted to South America. The name of the genus is incorrectly spelt in a number of ways, including Misodendron and Myzodendron. Misodendrum is placed in its own family, Misodendraceae, in the order Santalales. These plants have the common name of feathery mistletoes