Viscum

[vɪs'kʌm]

Definition

(noun.) type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods.

Inputed by Edna--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A genus of parasitic shrubs, including the mistletoe of Europe.

(n.) Birdlime, which is often made from the berries of the European mistletoe.

Edited by Enrico

Definition

n. a genus of parasitic plants including the mistletoe.

Edited by Ervin