Mistletoe. It's a staple of Christmas iconography the world over, thanks in part to some old Norse mythology. But how much do we know about the actual plant, of which there's about 1,000 varieties? Tim Entwisle, director at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Victoria, is here to walk us through the many chapters of its history.

Tim Entwisle on mistletoe's origins

This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

This program is no longer in production.&nbsp;Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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Tim Entwisle on mistletoe's origins

Tim Entwisle on mistletoe's origins