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Rhipsalis baccifera
Rhipsalis baccifera (Sol. ex J.S. Muell.) Stearn
Mistletoe Cactus
Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Synonym(s): Cassytha baccifera, Rhipsalis cassutha
USDA Symbol: RHBA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Stems pendent, up to about 12 feet long, epiphytic, sometimes lithophytic.
Fruit: Berrylike, white or pinkish.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Dec
Distribution
USA: FLNative Distribution: Known in North America only in Florida where it is listed as endangered.
Bibliography
Bibref 1171 - The Cactus Family (2001) Anderson, E.F.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Rhipsalis baccifera in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Rhipsalis baccifera in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rhipsalis baccifera
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-21Research By: CBR