Morning ride 🚴 "Nuytsia Floribunda" is a #hemiparasitic tree found in WA. The species is known locally as #moodjar or the #ChristmasTree. The display of intensely bright flowers during the austral summer coincides with the Xmas 🎄 season #bicycle #cycle #WA #Australia 🇦🇺

Day 67 of #JRBPVirtualTour! The #American #mistletoe (#Phoradendron #leucarpum), native to #USA & #Mexico. It is #hemiparasitic, living in the branches of trees often found on #oaks. Name comes from the #Greek: ‘#phor,’ a thief, and ‘#dendron’, tree. Pics @alicegcummings