New Zealand Plants

DSC_5832 Green mistletoe, or pirita (Ileostylus micranthus) clusters of tiny green flowers are followed by orange fruits in autumn (late May). Mainly a coastal and lowland species, and one that regularly grows in urban situations. Parasitic on nearly 300 endemic and introduced species, including several Coprosmas. Otago Peninsula *

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DSC_5832 Green mistletoe, or pirita (Ileostylus micranthus) clusters of tiny green flowers are followed by orange fruits in autumn (late May). Mainly a coastal and lowland species, and one that regularly grows in urban situations. Parasitic on nearly 300 endemic and introduced species, including several Coprosmas. Otago Peninsula *

DSC 5832 Green mistletoe pirita Ileostylus micranthus clusters orange fruits berries parasitic Coprosma. Otago Peninsula