Oriental Bittersweet is a climbing vine with bright orange berries and glossy leaves. It is highly invasive, often smothering trees and shrubs. Its berries are attractive but can be harmful if ingested by wildlife.
Best time to see a Oriental Bittersweet
The best time to see a Oriental Bittersweet is May–October, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 48,939 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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