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Plant Name:
American Bittersweet
Scientific Name:
Celastrus scandens
Description:
American Bittersweet is a deciduous climbing vine with showy orange-red berries and heart-shaped leaves.
Habitat:
Forest edges, open areas, climbing on structures
Fauna:
Provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds and small mammals. The berries are consumed by many bird species and some mammal species.
Growing Conditions:
Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Uses:
American Bittersweet is often used in floral arrangements and wreaths. It has traditional medicinal uses in Native American cultures.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
American Bittersweet is a dioecious plant, meaning it has separate male and female flowers on different plants. The berries are toxic to humans but are an important food source for wildlife.
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Photo Credit
M. O'Hearn, J. Carstens, L. Pfiffner, USDA, ARS.
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