What is another word for viscaceae?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪske͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA)

Viscaceae is a family of parasitic flowering plants commonly known as mistletoes. While there are no true synonyms for Viscaceae, other common names for these plants include birdlime, golden bough, all-heal, devil's fuge, and devil's tinderbox. Mistletoes attach themselves to host plants and draw nutrients from them, sometimes causing harm to the host. They have been used for medicinal purposes as well as in folklore and mythology. Mistletoe is particularly known for its association with Christmas and the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe. Despite their parasitic nature, these plants have a long history of cultural significance and remain an enduring part of our holiday traditions.

Synonyms for Viscaceae:

What are the hypernyms for Viscaceae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: plants in family viscaceae, plants in the plant family viscaceae, plants in the genus viscaceae, plants in the family viscaceae, plants in the order viscaceae, plants in family viscaceae, plants in the genus cynanchum, plants in the order cynanchum

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