Phoradendron spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Leafy Mistletoes, American Mistletoe and Mesquite Mistletoe.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Vomiting Diarrhea Low Blood Pressure Difficulty Breathing Slow Heart Rate
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Phoradendron is a genus of mistletoe, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Americas. The center of diversity is the Amazon rainforest. Phoradendron is the largest genus of mistletoe in the Americas, and possibly the largest genus of mistletoes in the world. Traditionally, the genus has been placed in the family Viscaceae, but recent genetic research acknowledged by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group shows this family to be correctly placed within a larger circumscription of the sandalwood family, Santalaceae.
Also recorded as Mistletoe.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.