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Celastrus scandens
small seeds enclosed in a bright scarlet fleshy aril
Carolinian forest
I spotted this at Turkey point provincial park. I spotted this before but never with the fruits open like this.
Spotted on Oct 19, 2012
Submitted on Nov 3, 2012
17 Comments
Thanks Mona.
amaizing
Thank you Susan.
so colorful and beautiful
Thanks Mayra!
Beautiful!
Thank you Claudia!
Amazing colors!
Thanks dan.... That is interesting to hear about the old remedies.
Thanks next and Uday. No next, these berries are toxic. American Indians have used this as a folk remedy for chronic liver and skin ailments, rheumatism and used the root bark for a variety of treatments.
wow!
looks like made of wax . great series!
Beautiful series... I've always wondered, do birds or humans eat these?
Thanks Perils and alice. That is a far move. Thank you Yuko and yes kunzah, looks like you did.
Wow, did I spot the same thing you did, just today?
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/161...
Lovelyl colors!
I have always loved Bittersweet and now that I am moving to Indiana, I should be able to find some for decorating.
Beauty in your own Backyard!
What a stunning combo of colors!
Thanks for sharing!