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Mistletoe

(Phoradendran species)
 
Clump of desert mistletoe growing in the bare branches of a tree against a bright blue sky.
Close-up of desert mistletoe showing many small pink-orange berries clustered along thin green stems.
 
Description: 

Parasites that grow on trees and shrubs. Pairs of leaves grow on opposite sides of the stem and vary from scales to oblong and leathery leaves. Fruits are small white to pinkish berries with a sticky pulp. The plants grow up to 18 inches in diameter.

Poisonous Parts: 
All parts, but especially the berries