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American Bittersweet

Celastrus scandens

Photo by yusong
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Field Notes

Description:

A high-climbing vine, reaching about 30 feet. Leaves are ovate and dark green. It has small bean-like fruits.

Habitat:

Eastern to western Canada and south to Texas, Georgia, and the Carolina

Reference Links:

Staffvine (Celastrus scandens) - Information on Staffvine, Celastrus scandens

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PublishedApril 29, 2014

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