| Scientific name | Viscum album |
| Appearance | Semi-parasitic perennial plant forming spherical clumps on host tree branches, jointed stems, thick opposite leaves, translucent white berries grouped in twos or threes |
| Smell | Very subtle when fresh, slightly herbaceous after drying |
| Color | Light green (foliage), pearly white (berries) |
| Used parts | Leaves, young shoots, berries (with great caution) |
| Origins | Europe, Western Asia, mainly on apple trees, poplars, lindens |
| Toxicity level | High (toxic berries, cardio-respiratory risks; strictly controlled use) |






















































































































































































































