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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)
Twig of Euonymus atropurpureus
Twig of Euonymus atropurpureus (Copyright W. Cook)
Leaves of Euonymus atropurpureus
Leaves of Euonymus atropurpureus (Copyright W. Cook)
Flowers of Euonymus atropurpureus
Flowers of Euonymus atropurpureus (Copyright W. Cook)
Fruit of Euonymus atropurpureus
Fruit of Euonymus atropurpureus (coming soon)
N.C. distribution of Euonymus atropurpureus
N.C. distribution of Euonymus atropurpureus

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)