CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA (MOODJAR)
Merry Christmas! Let’s gather ‘round the Moodjar (Nuytsia floribunda). But look out, this fascinating tree has a few quirks that make it an expert parasite. Then we play a game, The Mood Jar! See you 2025.
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Additional Reading:
Moodjar (Nuytsia floribunda)
Oh Mistletoe - ode to a hemiparasite
How the haustoria work
Traditional significance of Nuytsia floribunda
All the facts
Western Australian Christmas Tree - worlds largest PARASITIC plant!
Anomalous secondary growth