species 72,422 observations
Asian Bittersweet
Celastrus orbiculatus
Field notes
Celastrus orbiculatus is a woody vine of the family Celastraceae. It is commonly called Oriental bittersweet, as well as Chinese bittersweet, Asian bittersweet, round-leaved bittersweet, and Asiatic bittersweet.
It is native to China, where it is the most widely distributed Celastrus species, and to Japan and Korea. It was introduced into North America in 1879, and is considered to be an invasive species in eastern North America. It closely resembles the native North American species, Celastrus scandens, with which it will readily hybridize.
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Northern Mockingbird, Northern Cardinal
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-Marked Treehopper, Nude Mining Bee, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Blue-fronted Dancer
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Woodland Fuzzy Ant
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.