Dung on a Twig

February 18, 2024 00:04:17
Dung on a Twig
Growing Native with Petey Mesquitey
Dung on a Twig

Feb 18 2024 | 00:04:17

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Show Notes

The etymology of the word mistletoe is all over the place and has been traced to Old English, Middle English, Anglo Saxon and old German…a mix of all of the above. I do like the meaning “dung on a twig.” And listen, mistletoe is really an excellent plant for birds, so why don’t native plant nurseries offer Phoradedron californicum for your ironwood or mesquite or catclaw? Ask your favorite nursery person for dung on a twig! The photos are mine. Look at those berries!  

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