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American Bittersweet

American Bittersweet is considered a woody vine mostly used in the making of Fall wreaths and dried floral arrangements. The orange - yellow berries are considered three part capsules with seeds in each part. They tend to grow from the point of where the leaves join together at the stem itself and are poisonous.

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Date Taken: 10.2016
Date Uploaded: 10.2016
Photo Location: Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Copyright: © Alexandra McCormick