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Celastrus

Celastrus

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A group of woody climbing plants and shrubs that includes the bittersweet plant
  • noun
  • /səˈlæstrəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Celastrus genus is well known for its attractive orange fruit and climbing stems.

Examples

  • Several species of Celastrus are used in traditional medicine and landscaping.

  • The Celastrus vine can grow rapidly in warm climates.

  • Botanists have classified bittersweet under the Celastrus genus due to its distinctive characteristics.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Celastrus for its attractive foliage.

  • Botanists have classified bittersweet under the Celastrus genus due to its distinctive characteristics.

  • Several species of Celastrus are used in traditional medicine and landscaping.

  • The Celastrus genus is well known for its attractive orange fruit and climbing stems.

Compounds

Celastrus articulatus
  • Specialized
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A climbing plant with orange-yellow fruit showing a red seed covering in autumn

Celastrus orbiculatus
  • Specialized
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A climbing plant from Asia with orange berries and red seed covers

Celastrus scandens
  • Specialized
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A climbing shrub from North America with yellow seed pods that show red seeds

Surface Forms

Celastrus singular
Celastruses plural

Etymology

Celastrus is the name for a genus of climbing woody plants, including bittersweet, known for colourful orange berries. A helpful way to remember Celastrus is to link it to celestial 'heavenly', as the bright, star-like fruit make the plant easy to spot and tie the name to its appearance.