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evergreen bittersweet

evergreen bittersweet

9.9
A broad bushy climbing shrub with pink fruit native to Asia
  • noun
translation icon : bittersweet perenne
  • The pinkish fruit of evergreen bittersweet adds a splash of color in autumn.

Examples

  • Botanists have identified several varieties of evergreen bittersweet in East Asian forests.

  • The garden was adorned with blooming evergreen bittersweet that climbed along the fence.

  • The evergreen bittersweet thrives in shaded areas.

  • I planted an evergreen bittersweet in my garden.

  • The garden was adorned with blooming evergreen bittersweet that climbed along the fence.

  • The pinkish fruit of evergreen bittersweet adds a splash of color in autumn.

  • Botanists have identified several varieties of evergreen bittersweet in East Asian forests.

Synonyms

Euonymus fortunei radicans
vsevergreen bittersweet
  • Specialized
9.9

A wide, bushy evergreen plant from Asia that spreads on the ground and has pink fruit

is the natural wild shrub description rather than garden focused
Euonymus radicans vegetus
vsevergreen bittersweet
  • Specialized
9.9

A low bushy climbing shrub from Asia with pink fruit

is broader covering wild and cultivated forms

Surface Forms

evergreen bittersweet singular
evergreen bittersweets plural

Morphology

evergreen + bittersweet

The noun phrase is transparently compositional: 'evergreen' modifies 'bittersweet', so it denotes a bittersweet plant that stays green year‑round. A B1 learner who knows both constituent words can readily infer it is a type of bittersweet shrub/vine that remains green, even if they may not know botanical details.

Etymology

Evergreen bittersweet is named for the plant's look and its fruit. It is a climbing bush that stays 'green' all year, so it is called evergreen, and it has small fruits that can taste 'bitter and sweet', so the name bittersweet tells you what the shrub is like today.