Lighted Matches

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Tapinanthus rubromarginatus

Lighted Matches, a reference photo
Photo: JMK · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Tapinanthus rubromarginatus, commonly known as red mistletoe, is a species of plant in the family Loranthaceae. The leaf margins are red as reflected by the specific name rubro-, meaning "red", and marginatus meaning "margin".

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Lighted Matches being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Santalales
Family
Loranthaceae
Species
Tapinanthus rubromarginatus

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