Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. I am the plant that killed a god In old mythology Other plants had sworn no harm But no one had asked me! I guard the doorway now and then Observing many a kiss The druids liked me very well My fame not yet dismissed."
...1. holly 2. snowberry 3. roses 4. mistletoe Mistletoe is a parasitic plant used for Christmas decorations in some countries. It was held sacred by the druids, who cut it with a special sickle. In Norse Mythology the mistletoe killed the god Baldur, because of all living things only mistletoe had not sworn to keep Baldur safe.