Desert Mistletoe, Toji

• Scientific Name: Phoradendron Californicum
• Common Name: Desert Mistletoe, Toji
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=59
• Habitat: Bajadas, washes, valleys
• Life Form: Parasite
• Leaf Description: Clustered scale leaves
• Flower Color: Greenish or green
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Santalaceae (sandalwood family)