Phoradendron serotinum pho·ra·dend·ronserotinum uncommon noun 1. the traditional mistletoe of Christmas in America: grows on deciduous trees and can severely weaken the host plant SynonymsAmerican mistletoePhoradendron serotinumPhoradendron flavescens Related words Broader terms mistletoe WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.