What mungee, the world's largest mistletoe, can teach us about treading lightly

Monday, May 29, 2023 - 10:03 in Mathematics & Economics

Noongar Country of southwestern Australia is home to the world's largest parasitic plant, a mighty mistletoe that blooms every December. That's why it's commonly known as WA's Christmas Tree. But it also goes by other names, mungee and moodjar. And it holds great significance for Noongar people including the Merningar people of the south coast.

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