arceuthobium

noun

Meaning

A genus of parasitic plants, commonly known as dwarf mistletoe, that grow on coniferous trees.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying how arceuthobium spreads its seeds to infect nearby trees.
  • The presence of arceuthobium can significantly weaken the growth of a pine forest.

Synonyms: dwarf mistletoe, parasite, hemiparasite, pathogen