Although mistletoes are able to photosynthesize,they are considered to be hemiparasites because they

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Although mistletoes are able to photosynthesize, they lack a well-developed root system and depend on their host plants for water and minerals, making them hemiparasites. They do not capture and digest insects, have root nodules containing nitrogen-fixing rhizobia, or have nonfunctioning chlorophyll. While mistletoes do cling to woody plants for physical support, this is not the main reason why they are considered hemiparasites.

Although Mistletoes Are Able to Photosynthesize,they Are Considered to Be