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Friday, March 22, 2019

March 22, 2019

Location: Ocala National Forest

This is known as Mistletoe
It's a parasite that grows on trees
It steals water and minerals from its host
Which is how in the winter it can stay green.

Sources: How Mistletoe Became Everyone's Favorite Parasite

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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