Favored by climate change, parasites have it easy. One such beneficiary is mistletoe. Revered by the Druids as the holiest of all plants, the semi-parasite is increasingly becoming a nuisance to Mother Nature, notes agricultural scientist Manfred Szerencsits from Burgenland.
Kissing under a sprig of mistletoe promises couples good luck in love and homeowners who fasten the branches in front of the front door are protected from witches and evil spirits, as the saying goes. However, the evergreen or scale-leaved sandalwood plant, previously considered a symbol of health, fertility and eternal life, is becoming a scourge for nature, agriculture and forestry.
Source: Krone
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