Celastrus scandens, also known as American bittersweet, belongs to a family of woody shrubs with climbing, twining
vines and is grown for a variety of ornamental and practical uses. The plant's yellow flowers contain stunning,
crimson-covered seeds. Certain species of bittersweet produce a fine-grained wood suitable for carving, while others
provide tea, vegetable oils, dyes, and extracts for medicines.
