Common mistletoe

Japanese: common mistletoe(英語表記)commonmistletoe
Common mistletoe

…Some species have red fruits that ripen and are distinguished from red mistletoe. In Europe and America, common mistletoe ( V. album L.) is a prized Christmas decoration, and it is customary to kiss women under its branches. However, its use in festivals dates back to pre-Christian mythology, and mistletoe has long been considered a sacred plant. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "common mistletoe" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…果実が赤く熟すものがあり,アカヤドリギとして区別される。欧米では,セイヨウヤドリギV.album L.(英名common mistletoe,European mistletoe)がクリスマスの飾りに珍重され,その枝の下では女性にキスすることが許される習慣がある。しかし,祭礼での使用の起りはキリスト教以前の神話にもとづくもので,ヤドリギは古くから神聖な植物とされていた。…

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