Viscum Album

The mistletoe, Viscum album, is a rootless parasitic plant that exploits its host plant. It has evergreen leaves with poisonous berries and a strong scent. The paste obtained from the processing of the berries creates a sticky substance used to capture small birds, commonly widespread at the beginning of 20^th century, for personal entertainment or for sale on the local market.

The "Aquila" Mistletoe, sold in small red and yellow tin boxes, was part of the Zobele catalogue until the 60s. The mistletoe was also the basic raw material for the production of flycatchers, which made the success of the company in the first years of activity.