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viscum

/ˈvɪs.kəm/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant le genre type de la famille des Viscaceae, composé d'arbustes à feuilles persistantes de l'Ancien Monde, parasites de divers arbres tels que les chênes, pommiers, peupliers, trembles et cotonniers.

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/ˈvɪs.kəm/C2formalscientific
  • frNom propre désignant le genre type de la famille des Viscaceae, composé d'arbustes à feuilles persistantes de l'Ancien Monde, parasites de divers arbres tels que les chênes, pommiers, peupliers, trembles et cotonniers.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the Viscaceae family, consisting of Old World evergreen shrubs that are parasitic on various trees such as oaks, apple trees, poplars, aspens, and cottonwoods.

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  1. Type genus of ViscaceaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of Old World evergreen shrubs that are parasitic on many trees, including oaks, apple trees, poplars, aspens, and cottonwoods.

    frGui (genre Viscum)

    • Viscum album is commonly known as European mistletoe.
    • The genus Viscum includes several species of parasitic plants.
    • Viscum species attach to host trees and extract water and nutrients.