Celastrus Scandens (Noun)
Meaning
Twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dense foliage of the ceastrus scandens twines effortlessly around tree trunks and other supports in the woodland garden.
- Celastrus scandens is also known as American bittersweet, with its bright yellow pods splitting open to reveal vibrant scarlet seeds.
- As autumn arrives, the ceastrus scandens berries add a burst of color against the muted palette of the forest floor.
- In North American landscapes, ceastrus scandens is sometimes used as an ornamental for arbors and trellises due to its tenacious twining habit.
- Celastrus scandens plays a vital role in attracting birds to the garden with its attractive seeds and fruit pods that last through winter.
Synonyms
- Staff Vine
- Shrubby Bittersweet
- Bittersweet
- Climbing Bittersweet
- Waxwork
- False Bittersweet
- American Bittersweet