California Mesquite Mistletoe, Desert Mistletoe, Mesquite Mistletoe, Mistletoe
Phoradendron californicum
Synonyms: Phoradendron californicum var. distans, Phoradendron californicum var. leucocarpum
California mesquite mistletoe as seen on a mesquite branch along a wash about one-half mile north of Grapevine Canyon in the Spirit Mountains (about 4 miles north of the Laughlin Highway).........February 21, 2013.
Flowers of California mesquite mistletoe as seen on a mesquite branch along a wash about one-half mile north of Grapevine Canyon in the Spirit Mountains (about 4 miles north of the Laughlin Highway).........February 21, 2013.
Mature red fruits of california mesquite mistletoe as seen along the desert wash of Hornblend Canyon, located on the west side of Highway S-2 at about MP 26.1, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park..........March 30, 2010.
Paul Slichter