Family: Celastraceae
American bittersweet, climbing bittersweet
Aaron Carlson
Christopher Noll
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Celastrus: Greek for type of evergreen plant
Plants: perennial woody vine
Leaves: oblong with a pointed tip and sharp teeth
Flowers: 5-parted; inflorescence in terminal clusters
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial woody vine
Leaves: oblong with a pointed tip and sharp teeth
Flowers: 5-parted; inflorescence in terminal clusters
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3, Wetland Indicator = FACU* Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine: Information and Photos USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation
Christopher Noll
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Dennis W. Woodland
Dennis W. Woodland
Paul Drobot
Christopher Noll
Darrin Kimbler
Robert R. Kowal
Paul Drobot
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Botanical Illustration
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