Celastrus scandens
Climbing bittersweet
Deciduous climber
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The Celastrus scandens plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec, south to North Carolina and New Mexico.. It is a member of the Celastraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Climbing bittersweet.

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Latin Name:  Celastrus scandens
Common Name:  Climbing bittersweet
Family:  Celastraceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The fruit is poisonous[222]. All parts of the plant are potentially toxic[222].
 
Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Roch soils[235] in thickets, woods and along river banks[43].

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