Amyema preissii (Wire-leaved Mistletoe)
A distinctive mistletoe with feathery foliage composed of soft needle-like leaves (with pointed, but not sharp, tips). Has orange-red flowers with smooth bases and buds, borne in groups of three. Fruit are translucent, and either pearly white or pale pink with red speckles, often with a small black scar where the flower was attached. Endemic to Australia; widespread inland across all mainland states. Occurs in open forest, woodland and semi-arid woodland, especially those dominated by Acacia species.
Amyema preissii is listed in the following regions:
Riverina Murray | Far West New South Wales | Central and Barkley
Species information
- Amyema preissii Scientific name
- Wire-leaved Mistletoe Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- 87.6m to 613.91m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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In flower
