NZ Mistletoe are technically called hemiparasitic because they can produce theoir own food by photosynthesis as each species has green leaves or similar.
Mistletoe roots are technically called haustoria. The haustoria are small parts of the larger "root" which penetrate the bark of its host to extract water and nutrients.
Mistletoe roots are technically called haustoria. The haustoria are small parts of the larger "root" which penetrate the bark of its host to extract water and nutrients.