What is another word for Genus Phoradendron?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs fˌɔːɹɐdˈɛndɹən] (IPA) 
The Genus Phoradendron, commonly known as mistletoe, belongs to the Viscaceae family and includes over 100 species. Its scientific name comes from the Greek words for tree thief, as it is a parasitic plant that lives on the branches of other trees. Some synonyms for Genus Phoradendron include viscum, which is the genus name for European mistletoe, and Arceuthobium, which is another genus of mistletoe found in North America. Other related terms include hemiparasitic, which refers to plants that can photosynthesize but still rely on host plants for nutrients, and Alectrohypothesis, which is the process of mistletoe germination and growth.
