A small parasitic shrub which bears cascades of brilliant flowers. Host trees are predominantly wattle (Acacia sp.).

Red Mistletoe - Dendrophthoe falcata - Photo by Bill Hinton

The ripe berry-like fruits are eagerly sought by birds, particularly the MISTLETOE BIRD (Dicauem Hirundinaceum).

Because of the excessive stickiness of the fruit, birds understandably play a major role in the dispersal of mistletoe.

Flowering commences during Autumn and continues intermittently for many months.