The Wire-Leaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii) is an epiphytic, hemiparasitic plant and member of the Family Loranthaceae (Mistletoe Family).
Native to Australia, it is a widespread mistletoe found in all mainland states. It is found mainly on acacias and sheoaks, This mistletoe has needle-like leaves of 2-8 cm x 1-2 mm. The flowers hang down in 2 to 3 clusters. The flowers are red, about 2-3 cm long with separate petals that curve backwards. The round berries are pink, white or red that are dispersed by mistletoe birds, among others.
Wire-Leaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii), Olive Pink Botanic Garden 
Wire-Leaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii), Olive Pink Botanic Garden 
Wire-Leaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii), Olive Pink Botanic Garden 
Wire-Leaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii), Olive Pink Botanic Garden 
Wire-Leaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii), Olive Pink Botanic Garden 
Wire-Leaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii), Olive Pink Botanic Garden 
Wire-Leaf Mistletoe (Amyema preissii), Olive Pink Botanic Garden
- Scientific classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Tracheophytes
- Clade: Angiosperms
- Clade: Eudicots
- Order: Santalales
- Family: Loranthaceae
- Genus: Amyema
- Species: A. preissii
- Binomial name: Amyema preissii