Mistletoe white berries that it bears in clusters of two to six. The Eastern mistletoe of North America is similar, but has shorter, broader leaves and longer clusters of 10 or more berries. The word 'mistletoe' derives from the older form 'mistle' adding the Old English word "tān" (twig). 'Mistle' is common Germanic (Old High German "mistil", Middle High German "mistel", Old English "mistel", Old Norse "mistil"). Further etymology is uncertain, but may be related to the Germanic base for 'mash'. Parasitism has evolved at least 12 times among the vascular plants . Molecular data show the mistletoe habit has evolved
Circle of Oak and Mistletoe Circle of Oak and Mistletoe The Circle of Oak and Mistletoe (O&M) is a Wiccan teaching coven based in Flagstaff Hill in the City of Onkaparinga; and an online teaching group and community. It is the founding coven of the Community Church of Inclusive Wicca which was incorporated in South Australia in 2008. Whilst primarily a group for Australian practitioners, it has evolved into a provider of teaching services globally. Oak and Mistletoe was founded by Dr. Ziggy Smith (Craft name – Amethyst Treleven) in 2005 in Western Australia. It started as a small face to face teaching group, but