European Mistletoe Collection

European mistletoe, Visum album. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4564434 European mistletoe, Visum album. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Mistletoe (Viscum album) close-up of berries, England, December

Woodland surrounding Veliki Prstavci waterfalls, with Mistletoe (Viscum album) on European beech (Fagus sylvatica) growing on the tree branches. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Misletoe plant (Viscum album) scientific illustration
Digitally restored image of an original antique illustration by Sowerby published in 1860s in The English Botany

European Mistletoe or Common Mistletoe -Viscum album- growing on a Poplar tree -Populus sp-, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Parasitic plant, Mistletoe -Viscum album- on a Willow -Salix sp-, riverine vegetation, Innufer Aue, bei Rosenheim, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Mistletoe -Viscum album- growing in Poplar Trees -Populus-, Dahmen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Mistletoe -Viscum album- growing on a goat willow, pussy willow or great sallow tree -Salix caprea-, Lower Austria, Austria

Mistletoe (Viscum album) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Mistletoe (Viscum album). Colored engraving

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European mistletoe (Viscum album) is a captivating plant that thrives in the enchanting woodlands of Europe. With its close-up of vibrant berries, this mystical plant adds a touch of magic to the winter landscape in England during December. Leonhart Fuchs immortalized the beauty of mistletoe in his botanical masterpiece, De historia stirpium commentarii insignes. One can find European mistletoe gracefully adorning European beech trees in the woodland surrounding Veliki Prstavci waterfalls. Its presence creates a striking contrast against the lush greenery, showcasing nature's artistic prowess. Scientific illustrations capture every intricate detail of this parasitic plant, emphasizing its unique structure and delicate beauty. The sight of mistletoe growing on willow trees along riverine vegetation near Innufer Aue, Germany evokes a sense of harmony between two contrasting elements - parasite and host. In Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, European mistletoe finds solace on poplar trees. This symbiotic relationship showcases nature's ability to create breathtaking partnerships within ecosystems. These picturesque scenes are also witnessed in Dahmen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte where European mistletoe flourishes amidst towering poplar trees. European mistletoe serves as more than just an aesthetic marvel; it holds cultural significance as well. During the holiday season, it becomes a symbol for love and romance when hung above doorways or used for festive kisses beneath its branches. As we admire these stunning images and learn about their ecological importance, let us appreciate how European mistletoe enriches our natural surroundings with its ethereal allure throughout Europe's diverse landscapes.