The Explosive, Poisonous, Parasitic Truth About Mistletoe

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Komentáře • 251

  • @fullscorpion5285
    @fullscorpion5285 Před rokem +652

    I love getting into the holiday spirit by kissing my tape worm under the mistletoe.

    • @animalogic
      @animalogic  Před rokem +101

      😘😘

    • @emmariley8264
      @emmariley8264 Před rokem +9

      @@animalogic hello so it's my first time being on your video thanks for the information I only have a fake mistletoe so

    • @ddp4923
      @ddp4923 Před rokem +9

      This must be one of the best comments I ever read before watching a video, the only better comment would be a picture

    • @deathsnitemaresinfullust2269
      @deathsnitemaresinfullust2269 Před rokem

      😨 game over

    • @chaselee86
      @chaselee86 Před rokem

      I studied A-level with my partner under the mistletoe.

  • @jackielinde7568
    @jackielinde7568 Před rokem +308

    If I walked out of my house and saw Mistletoe growing on a tree, my first thought would be, "Who would be that dumb to plant that tree in Phoenix?"

    • @aceundead4750
      @aceundead4750 Před rokem +11

      Alfred Hitchcock would have the answer

    • @Donnerjkks
      @Donnerjkks Před rokem +9

      Mother nature when people are living in Phoenix Arizona 🤣

    • @TylerDollarhide
      @TylerDollarhide Před rokem +7

      So amazing at subverting expectations.

    • @jackielinde7568
      @jackielinde7568 Před rokem +5

      @@Donnerjkks Pretty sure any tree capable of supporting mistletoe is 1. Not native to the Sonoran Desert, 2. Able to grow in the Sonoran Desert without "Man's Help and Intervention", and 3. Put here by Mother Nature.

    • @lauriepenner350
      @lauriepenner350 Před rokem +2

      😂

  • @jasminnyack1724
    @jasminnyack1724 Před rokem +68

    "I'm like a bird, I'm gonna fly away, I don't have a cloacha." Nearly killed me, thank you for that.

  • @iphail4733
    @iphail4733 Před rokem +50

    The explosive varieties should've been called missile-toe

    • @Makkufurai
      @Makkufurai Před rokem +3

      "Your mistletoe is no match for my TOW-missile!"
      From the episode of Futurama first featuring Robot Santa XD

  • @MrDDiRusso
    @MrDDiRusso Před rokem +13

    IF ATHLETES GET ATHLETES FOOT, WHAT DO ASTRONAUTS GET?
    MISSILE TOE!

  • @mikegalil739
    @mikegalil739 Před rokem +31

    Mistletoe is like a slime of science fiction and anime, they look the same, they are sticky, and their abilities vary according to what they eat... fascinating.

  • @boomboyo
    @boomboyo Před rokem +87

    For all the holiday repetition, I have never once in my life seen a real and alive mistletoe. I'll be keeping an eye out now!

    • @ANPC-pi9vu
      @ANPC-pi9vu Před rokem +6

      In the States I never saw them in the Northern Midwest, but I see them a lot down in Southern Appalachia.

  • @teawrecks1243
    @teawrecks1243 Před rokem +10

    Toxic Christmas Parasite sounds like a great name for a rock band.
    also sounds like my in-laws

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker Před rokem +234

    The extra outtakes are the best gift! Thank you Tasha and the animalogic team!

    • @Noukz37
      @Noukz37 Před rokem

      Same thoughts here!

  • @fishshooter24
    @fishshooter24 Před rokem +17

    I did encounter the pine mistletoe. It smelled like a mixture of maple syrup and mushrooms.

    • @Gildedmuse
      @Gildedmuse Před rokem +3

      Enjoy the smell of mushrooms, enjoy the smell of maple. Unsure how these two components would blend.

    • @nunyabiznes33
      @nunyabiznes33 Před rokem +1

      @@Gildedmuse sweet and sour mushroom stir fry?

  • @Alpha13Wolf
    @Alpha13Wolf Před rokem +11

    Desert mistletoe has edible fruit; when growing on mesquite, ironwood, and catclaw acacia. Phoradendron californicum. Obviously from it’s Latin name, it’s native to the deserts of California, Nevada, Arizona, and the deserts of northwestern Mexico; i.e. the Sonoran desert.

  • @TheRymHero
    @TheRymHero Před rokem +11

    Ah mistletoe. My favorite Christmas parasite. And Animalogic my favorite CZcams channel for all things plant and animal related!

  • @nBasedAce
    @nBasedAce Před rokem +3

    If they're explosive maybe we should start calling it missiletoe.

  • @f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis

    really is almost a guarantee that everywhere you see a mistletoe you are also seeing a bird toilet
    Romantic!

  • @OdariArt
    @OdariArt Před rokem +21

    I love that Tasha is the host for Floralogic. For one, I'm a plant person so I don't miss a video and two, Tasha is the host with the most. I love the crazy funny bloopers at the end. Happy Holidays!

  • @Sheamu5
    @Sheamu5 Před rokem +12

    Omg that first blooper killed me 🤣 didn't even know what she was saying. It was fun learning about this plant too.

  • @sbomorse
    @sbomorse Před rokem +4

    I was today years old when I found out Tasha The Amazon is a singer!

  • @IronWolfArts
    @IronWolfArts Před rokem +4

    That blooper reel ending was the best Christmas gift this year 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭💀💀💀

  • @isleofdead1337
    @isleofdead1337 Před rokem +3

    Literally work in Sandlwood farming and had no clue that mistletoe was in the same family

  • @cartoon80s90s
    @cartoon80s90s Před rokem +182

    Loved the bloopers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the entire team of the channel. Congrats to all for the beautiful content you produce.

  • @touremuhammad5983
    @touremuhammad5983 Před rokem +7

    No wonder Freya said that Mistletoe were a wicked plant!! 😅

  • @doriancoreyscloset421
    @doriancoreyscloset421 Před rokem +7

    "Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it, but a kiss is even deadlier if you mean it"
    😘

  • @thomasnaas2813
    @thomasnaas2813 Před rokem +31

    Botany, zoology, history, anthropology and humor along with great images that compliment the synthesis of ideas that you present so clearly, makes your vids a joy to watch. (Try to say that in one breath!)

  • @edwardcamp3376
    @edwardcamp3376 Před rokem +4

    The South American cactus mistletoe is the stuff of nightmares. Plant body horror.

  • @korypedersen9768
    @korypedersen9768 Před rokem +22

    Animal Logic is one of the best channels on youtube lol. Romanticizing the bird's cloaca lmao

  • @pollypocket3508
    @pollypocket3508 Před rokem +53

    Loved the extra long blooper segment ❤

  • @0hermitworm
    @0hermitworm Před rokem +27

    I love this. Also, it would be hilarious to find out that mistletoe was used as a male contraceptive back in the day.

  • @FishOutOfWaterToronto
    @FishOutOfWaterToronto Před rokem +5

    Love the HatTasha! As per Streisand may all your horses be merry this holiday season!

  • @JessmanChicken86
    @JessmanChicken86 Před rokem +2

    "The course of love never did run smooth" - Shakespeare
    "Think of the romantic journey it took from a bird's cloaca." - Tosha the Amazon
    I like your quote better.

  • @frenchiesottises8193
    @frenchiesottises8193 Před rokem +2

    So glad we never did the mistletoe thing. I realized as a teen how weird and uncomfortable the whole thing is.
    I love Christmas, the mistletoe just isn't included.

  • @HayTatsuko
    @HayTatsuko Před rokem +2

    Ah, yes, the Christmas decoration we used to obtain by _shooting it out of trees with a high-powered rifle._

  • @terramater
    @terramater Před rokem +8

    That's so interesting, especially when we think about things that are so common in our daily life and traditions! Our crew recently recorded a project that aims to fight a virus that is affecting a basic part of our eating habits. A banana pandemic is going on, a virus that's basically killing the banana that many are used to consuming throughout Europe and North America. We're curious to see what's going to be the outcome of this project and what type of banana we will be consuming in the future.

    • @michaelcross4112
      @michaelcross4112 Před rokem

      It's a fungus called Panama disease, similar to potato blight.
      We have multiple varieties of potato in common use but only one variety of banana appears on store shelves.
      Promoting a more resistant alternative cultivar is what should be done.
      It's practically impossible to get rid of either fungus so getting disease resistant cultivars has been the only viable option unless you want to grow it in a green house which might protect it from the fungus an ideal location for this would be an area subject to urban decay and deindustrialization as agricultural areas have more crop diseases.

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 Před rokem

      @@michaelcross4112 is that the one that causes a banana to go black in the middle and kinda explode all squishy?
      It's been too long since I watched the banana video. Although I am eating a banana in my cereal right now.

  • @susannicolasheehan
    @susannicolasheehan Před rokem +12

    That episode made me laugh so much. Thanks for the joy and knowledge! Happy and healthy 2023.

  • @DanGamingFan2846
    @DanGamingFan2846 Před rokem +14

    And to think, people find this romantic. Merry Christmas.

    • @ilexater9556
      @ilexater9556 Před rokem +1

      Romance is messy, occasionally toxic, potentially deadly, and can be indicative of a healthy bird population. It seems to fit.

  • @bigbronx
    @bigbronx Před rokem +36

    I love how clowny she is. Extra bloopers, extra awesome!!

  • @mirthenary
    @mirthenary Před rokem +3

    The oak trees at my grandparents' house in Texas are riddled with mistletoe

  • @Randoplants
    @Randoplants Před rokem +6

    XD as always, love the fun informative video - but omg the bloopers are just top notch in this one!

  • @dopeymark
    @dopeymark Před rokem +3

    Very familiar with dotter in wetlands. Didn't know mistletoe was semi parasitic in nature.

  • @icollectstories5702
    @icollectstories5702 Před rokem +37

    Lystrosaurus: supposedly this dicynodont survived the Great Dying and was extremely common in Triassic fossil beds. Were they really that common in Pangaea, or were they just really bad at decomposing?
    Christmas does use an odd array of toxic plants, but during winter, you can't be too picky regarding your foliage. Frozen cabbages make more sense, but aren't as showy.

    • @ElysetheEevee
      @ElysetheEevee Před rokem

      Lystros also help your other dinos level up faster, some sources say. ;)

  • @CJStew06
    @CJStew06 Před 10 měsíci

    It freaks me out and also fascinates me to learn about plants and fungi that can/will communicate with each other, especially in scenarios where they're actively working together to manipulate their environment.
    You're truly never alone in nature!

  • @k5k11k23
    @k5k11k23 Před rokem +3

    Before I even $tart thi$. I already Kant wait for Ta$ha'$ Out taKe$ frf 🤣🤣🤣

  • @joyecolbeck4490
    @joyecolbeck4490 Před rokem +8

    After a 12 hour drive this really cheered me up! Thanks Tasha. Merry Christmas ❤

  • @Nikki0417
    @Nikki0417 Před rokem +2

    I love the extra bloopers. 🤣

  • @battlecat6766
    @battlecat6766 Před rokem +2

    Tasha you're too cute 😂🥰 had me chuckling at the bloopers

  • @panthercat38
    @panthercat38 Před rokem +4

    Straight outta cloaca

  • @godlessqueertheywarnedyouabout

    Tasha has the best bloopers, A+

  • @brendanhoffmann8402
    @brendanhoffmann8402 Před rokem +2

    I love the madagascar palm with baubles on it! I have some pachypodium seeds ready to go for planting soon!

  • @maluslupine5412
    @maluslupine5412 Před rokem +8

    Thank you for all the great bloopers! Happy Holidays!

  • @skinwalker3953
    @skinwalker3953 Před rokem +3

    Words are hard, Tasha, the bloopers are just as fact-fun as the rest of the episode !

  • @jakobraahauge7299
    @jakobraahauge7299 Před rokem +2

    Myrrh! 😄 It has an interesting choice of living place and no doubt an interesting set of adaptations - and interesting psychoactive effects and cultural history

  • @Deunstephe
    @Deunstephe Před rokem +6

    Great episode for someone like me who's doing research druids and on such a niche plant with a rich history. Thank you so much!

  • @lokiiago_x0x
    @lokiiago_x0x Před rokem +5

    I’m so glad you talked about the Norse myth!! (I’m a norse pagan 💜)

  • @pierreabbat6157
    @pierreabbat6157 Před rokem +2

    For World of Birds, you can do the mistle thrush.

  • @LuinTathren
    @LuinTathren Před rokem +3

    I love Tasha the Amazon! Happy holidays to the entire Floralogic family! You’re all amazing!

  • @pamelapilling6996
    @pamelapilling6996 Před rokem +14

    Happy Holidays Tasha🎄🎅🤶 and crew

  • @majinsole8554
    @majinsole8554 Před rokem +12

    The bloopers are my holiday gifts from y’all 🙂
    ~_~

  • @suzaynnschick158
    @suzaynnschick158 Před rokem +2

    Happy Holidays, Tasha! Thank you for another wonderful episode!

  • @sabrinasummers4814
    @sabrinasummers4814 Před rokem +3

    Ha frikken love Tasha

  • @jenpink4298
    @jenpink4298 Před rokem +8

    So interesting, and the outtakes were adorable! Thank you so much for producing such great content! Wishing a happy holiday to you and yours

  • @joanfregapane8683
    @joanfregapane8683 Před rokem +12

    Terrific episode! Great outtakes too!

  • @R1D9M8B4
    @R1D9M8B4 Před rokem +2

    I love the ending of these videos

  • @ericthompson3982
    @ericthompson3982 Před rokem +2

    Merry Christmas, Tasha! Also everyone else!

  • @kimbratton9620
    @kimbratton9620 Před rokem

    Thank you for this episode and Merry Christmas!!

  • @Kiraiko44
    @Kiraiko44 Před rokem +6

    Please do something on cuetlaxochitl, aka poinsettia! It's got a way more interesting history than people would think

  • @stephaniedouglasaviewfroma9596

    Love learning new things. I especially love your [Tasha the Amazon] sense of Humour!!!

  • @TheGossipGays
    @TheGossipGays Před rokem +4

    Tasha, i wish you did an episode everyday :)

  • @Qingeaton
    @Qingeaton Před rokem +1

    We grow chestnuts on our little farm. Went to visit the in laws and saw mistletoe growing wild and the urge to take some material and bring it home was there, but I think it would actually end up being a problem more than a novelty in the orchards.
    Thanks for the info. Fascinating that it contains chemicals of the host plant. While it may seem to make common sense, it's not a simple thing.
    Let's say they find a use for high blood pressure. Then, the question becomes on which host tree do you cultivate your mistletoe to get the added benefit of some second substance, or a clean form from a host tree that has nothing to add when tested.

  • @6852660
    @6852660 Před rokem +4

    Please talk about phantom orchids next please!

  • @carsongarnett1700
    @carsongarnett1700 Před rokem

    Awesome video. Always learning something!

  • @pauladee6937
    @pauladee6937 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you, the Norse story is what led me to you, such a great job!

  • @authormichellefranklin
    @authormichellefranklin Před rokem +1

    "Womp womp" 🤣 Love this show!

  • @crashdavis4123
    @crashdavis4123 Před rokem

    I learned so much! thanks!

  • @sojo9992
    @sojo9992 Před rokem

    She is so funny. I needed that today. Thank u.

  • @michaelbutler1619
    @michaelbutler1619 Před 7 měsíci

    Mistletoe: exists
    Baldur: “Ha Ha, I’m in danger!”

  • @kobaltocr6927
    @kobaltocr6927 Před rokem +2

    Por fin 💚💚💚💚 Saludos desde Costa Rica love your videos

  • @kuruk_war
    @kuruk_war Před rokem

    Love Floralogic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @OddWomanOut_Pi81
    @OddWomanOut_Pi81 Před rokem

    The bloopers! Tasha, u're a total ham. 😆😆😆

  • @samuelvieira9748
    @samuelvieira9748 Před rokem +5

    Why aren't birds affected by mistletoe berries?

    • @jackielinde7568
      @jackielinde7568 Před rokem +2

      It's common for a lot of poisonous species evolve along side either a pollinator or seed spreader, and the second species develops resistances to the poisons. And it's only SOME species. Don't feed this to your parakeets or chickens. It'll definitely kill them.

  • @missheadbanger
    @missheadbanger Před rokem +1

    Merry Christmas

  • @Stefcs92
    @Stefcs92 Před rokem

    That Madagascar palm though 🤤 mine is just coming out of dormancy 😍 love your videos ♥️

  • @iz6566
    @iz6566 Před rokem

    Golly I love these blooper reels 🤩

  • @roberthansen4673
    @roberthansen4673 Před rokem +3

    Lol your so broken. I love it. Stay adorable.

  • @johnnyonthespot4375
    @johnnyonthespot4375 Před rokem

    You make learning fun My Dear - Thank you.

  • @carolinefaria3754
    @carolinefaria3754 Před rokem

    Hi! I would love to see an episode about Jabuticaba tree (Plinia cauliflora). It's a Brazilian tree that grows it's berries on the trunk

  • @BillSikes.
    @BillSikes. Před rokem

    Happy Christmas guys, I love you all 🤶

  • @cttate
    @cttate Před 3 měsíci

    I live for Tasha's outtakes at the end of these😂

  • @thisistheaccountname
    @thisistheaccountname Před rokem +2

    "A Toxic Christmas Parasite"?
    You mean my mother-in-law?
    Just joking.
    I don't have one.

  • @iamnobody2
    @iamnobody2 Před rokem +1

    neato episode, i'm so glad we got tasha doing a plant show, it's been great. mebbe put floralogic in the titles tho?

  • @kaylaantonio6460
    @kaylaantonio6460 Před rokem

    Very cute bloopers 🎉

  • @AdamTehranchiYT
    @AdamTehranchiYT Před rokem

    Great video 👏🏻 I never knew what mistletoe translated as 🤭 and I've never heard of some of the other varieties 🤯 I did hear some time ago that some are edible to humans and that some countries even have recipes.

  • @0riginal_panda_child249

    A 2022 compilation of outtakes would be amazing

  • @MarshmallowEclipse
    @MarshmallowEclipse Před rokem

    7:39 "Lemme tell ya bout MISTLETOE!" lol

  • @Local_Lad
    @Local_Lad Před rokem

    The mistletoe is like that one roommate who is really annoying to live with but they are a great person so you don't want to kick them out

  • @Kokobelly22
    @Kokobelly22 Před rokem +1

    It’s about time! What a girl gotta do to get some content 😂😅❤

  • @joshuaokoro-sokoh2993
    @joshuaokoro-sokoh2993 Před rokem +1

    Happy Holidays Tasha.

  • @darksloth1204
    @darksloth1204 Před rokem

    I’m so mindblown right now

  • @aappaapp6627
    @aappaapp6627 Před rokem

    Cool video!

  • @Dr._Geno
    @Dr._Geno Před rokem

    love how a third of this video is bloopers

  • @QevinLutra
    @QevinLutra Před rokem

    I'd love to see a Floralogic about the Kola Nut!!

  • @katelyninglin2148
    @katelyninglin2148 Před 10 měsíci

    The bloopers are making me laugh