A closeup of American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)
Round, orange-yellow capsules open in autumn to reveal fleshy orange-red seedpods that remain on the plant's vines through much of the winter and provide food for birds and squirrels.
I'm so glad that nature provides food for the birds and critters during the winter. I do the best I can feeding my birds---but there are many which are not close to bird feeders.
Neat post and great picture of the Bittersweet. Hugs, Betsy
Excellent shot of a beautiful berry. They look great in Autumn Wreaths. I found a similar shrub growing wild and the berries are shaped the same only pinkish red---must be a variety. Again excellent shot. MB
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Stunning color! Wonderful photo.
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I absolutely LOVE Bittersweet. I know where there is some in the woods, and if it ever quits raining I'll go check on it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous color.
B.
I'm so glad that nature provides food for the birds and critters during the winter. I do the best I can feeding my birds---but there are many which are not close to bird feeders.
ReplyDeleteNeat post and great picture of the Bittersweet.
Hugs,
Betsy
I have never seen such a thing. How pretty they are.
ReplyDeleteI am unfamiliar with this plant. Pretty exciting red!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that is so crisp a photo its luscious color jumps out at me and says "eat me, I'm juicy!"
ReplyDeleteI've never seen these flowers before, they are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow succulent looking!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, interesting plant. Don't think I ever saw it before.
ReplyDeleteExcellent shot of a beautiful berry. They look great in Autumn Wreaths. I found a similar shrub growing wild and the berries are shaped the same only pinkish red---must be a variety. Again excellent shot. MB
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot with teh blue sky and the sparklig berries at front
ReplyDeleteCool macro!
ReplyDeleteit looks delicious, in fact I don't know if we can eat it but, it's fabulous!
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Léia
Great photo. They look lucious, no wonder the birds like them.
ReplyDeleteDarla
These bittersweet are absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful shot!! The color is stunning!! Namaste, Sarah
ReplyDeleteYou have captured these to perfection... the redness against the blue of the sky works so well..
ReplyDeletethat is a very pretty berry
ReplyDeleteThat's a new one for me, but very bright and colourful, especially with the blue sky. Blue skies make everything better, don't they?
ReplyDeletevibrant color no wonder the birds and animals love it they cannot miss it!
ReplyDeleteDeer, too!
ReplyDeleteAre they edible for humans? They look so appetizing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks too sweet to be bitter! Great picture.
ReplyDeleteCool berries - nice image!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful macro. I love the color of the berries and the composition of the photo.
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ReplyDeleteI don't think they are edible for humans. The birds don't chose to eat them till many other yummies are totally gone,
Great photo, and you're reminding me I really want to plant some in my yard.
ReplyDeleteWow, they are bright! I can see why birds like them!
ReplyDeleteI never seen this before. Very vibrant color! thanks for the share!
ReplyDeletebeautiful color, look like little goldfish.
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