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American bittersweet

Glycymeris gigantea

Classification

Order
Arcida

Celastrus scandens, commonly called American bittersweet, is a species of bittersweet that blooms mostly in June and is commonly found on rich, well-drained soils of woodlands. Description It is a sturdy perennial vine that may have twining, woody stems that are 30 feet (9. 1 m) or longer and 1 inch (25 mm) or more thick at the base.

Distribution

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Mexico · 58