Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

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Celastraceae: Bittersweet

Woody shrub or vine. Leaves simple and flowers small. Fruits often split to reveal center of a different color than outer shell. Some stems winged.
Flower Formula:  Sepals 3-5; Petals 3-5 Glossary

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Celastrus
bittersweet, shrubby bittersweet
2 Photo of Celastrus Twining with alternate leaves. Images   Information
Euonymus
burning-bush, spindle-tree
4 Photo of Euonymus Shrub not twining with opposite leaves. Images   Information

Vascular Plants

Plants of Wisconsin

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