Dung on a Twig

January 25, 2025 • 00:04:17
Dung on a Twig
Growing Native with Petey Mesquitey
Dung on a Twig

Jan 25 2025 | 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 Phoradendron californicum for your ironwood or mesquite or catclaw? Ask your favorite nursery person for dung on a twig!

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