What type of plants do mistletoes typically grow in?

Mistletoes are specialized hemiparasitic plants that typically grow on tree hosts. They are equipped to attach themselves to the branches of a variety of trees, deriving water and nutrients from their hosts while also performing photosynthesis. This unique relationship allows mistletoes to thrive in ecosystems where they can utilize the structure and resources of trees to support their growth.

Mistletoes are not known to grow on grasses, herbs, or shrubs, which is why the other choices do not apply. Their lifecycle, reproductive strategies, and habitat preferences are closely tied to trees, making them particularly well-adapted to living in the canopy of forests and woodlands.