Oriental Bittersweet (Noun)
Meaning
Ornamental Asiatic vine with showy orange-yellow fruit with a scarlet aril; naturalized in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The oriental bittersweet is often confused with the American bittersweet due to their similar appearances.
- In the fall, the oriental bittersweet vine produces clusters of bright orange-yellow fruit that are highly noticeable.
- The oriental bittersweet was originally introduced to North America as an ornamental plant but has since become invasive in many areas.
- Despite its attractive fruit, the oriental bittersweet can be highly destructive to native ecosystems and should be removed whenever possible.
- The oriental bittersweet vine can grow up to 60 feet in length and is often found climbing up trees or other supports.