Many propose that the evolution of Mistletoe comes from the old American tale of kissing the one you love under it during Christmas time, but the evolution of mistletoe goes deeper than that. Mistletoe is often considered pests that kill trees and devalue natural habitats, but some species have been recognized as ecological keystone species, which are organisms that have a overly pervasive influence over their community. Mistletoes is known for sink their roots and trees like their ancestors (the Sandalwood plant), but they do so in the sky. Mistletoe may parasitize trees, but it also provides valuable services to forest animals. Mistletoe’s nectar and berries are a food source for birds, insects, and mammals. Mistletoe’s greenery is a rich
