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Euonymus L. (Celastraceae)

A genus of ca. 129 species of trees, shrubs, and lianas; of temperate and tropical areas.

One species reaches tree size in North Carolina, Euonymus atropurpureus (American wahoo). It is native to the state.

Bark of Euonymus atropurpureus
Bark of Euonymus atropurpureus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twig of Euonymus atropurpureus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Leaves of Euonymus atropurpureus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Euonymus atropurpureus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Fruit of Euonymus atropurpureus (coming soon)
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N.C. distribution of Euonymus atropurpureus
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Euonymus atropurpureus (American wahoo)
(Rare; bottomland forests, riverbanks, mostly on rich alluvial sediments, or on slopes over mafic or calcareous rocks; Mt, Pd; Fl: May-Jul, Fr: Aug-Oct)