🌿Native Nature

Mesquite Mistletoe

Phoradendron californicum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Santalales ›Family: Santalaceae ›Genus: Phoradendron

About

Phoradendron californicum, the desert mistletoe or mesquite mistletoe, is a hemiparasitic plant native to southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Sonora, Sinaloa and Baja California. It can be found in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts at elevations of up to 1400 m (4600 feet).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mesquite Mistletoe?
The scientific name of Mesquite Mistletoe is Phoradendron californicum.
What kingdom does Mesquite Mistletoe belong to?
Mesquite Mistletoe belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Mesquite Mistletoe belong to?
Mesquite Mistletoe belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Mesquite Mistletoe belong to?
Mesquite Mistletoe belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Mesquite Mistletoe belong to?
Mesquite Mistletoe belongs to the order Santalales.
What family does Mesquite Mistletoe belong to?
Mesquite Mistletoe belongs to the family Santalaceae.
What genus does Mesquite Mistletoe belong to?
Mesquite Mistletoe belongs to the genus Phoradendron.