Arceuthobium tsugense subsp. mertensianae
Hemlock Dwarf Mistletoe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Santalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic epiphyte.
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Found natively in North America, Arceuthobium tsugense subsp. mertensianae (commonly known as Hemlock Dwarf Mistletoe) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Santalaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Arceuthobium tsugense, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington
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