These vines all have very recognizable leaves, but importantly for winter identification, they also all have tendrils on their vines. Its root and bark are used to make medicine. Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is an invasive non-native vine that can kill or damage trees and shrubs. Bittersweet nightshade belongs to the nightshade family, which is known for being poisonous. Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Climbing Nightshade Additional Common Names: European Bittersweet, Deadly Nightshade, Violet Bloom, Blue Nightshade, Soda Apple, Poisonous Nightshade, Felonwort, Devil's Apple, Scarlet Berry, Woody Nightshade, Blue Blindweed Oriental Bittersweet reproduces by seed and rhizome. And it is right here that Bittersweet strangles and kills its victim. The American Bittersweet is poisonous for both cats and dogs. Thanks!! To the best of my knowledge it's not poisonous, but I'm obviously not going to take my chances. Notice the dead branches below the vine. Also known as thunderwood, Poison sumac is a common, woody shrub usually found in wet areas like swamps and forests with hardwood or pinewood. ! Some toxic berries even look similar to edible ones. The Bittersweet Nightshade is a poisonous plant that can often attract children and pets with its beauty. Older bittersweet vine bark is sometimes confused with ash tree bark. This plantâs roots were used by Native American to treat venereal disease, and symptoms of tuberculosis. The wild birds eat the berries and distribute the seeds around in their poop. American bittersweet is a plant. Technically Poison Sumac isnât poisonous, but contact with the leaves on skin can cause an itching , burning reaction because of an oil called urushiol. Bittersweetâs deadly tourniquet. Bittersweet; Climbing Bittersweet; False Bittersweet; Shrubby Bittersweet; Waxwork; Phonetic Spelling sel-ASS-trus SKAN-dens This plant has low severity poison characteristics. Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron Vernix). For this reason, the utmost caution must be taken when harvesting wild berries. For the record, it's oriental bittersweet (celastrus) I'm worried about, NOT bittersweet nightshade (solanum), which I know is poisonous. Typical symptoms include diarrhea, seizures, vomiting, and weakness. This tree is a goner! Bittersweet. Bittersweet has berries and rounded oblong, serrated leaves, while Wisteria has pointed, ruffled, serrated leaves. However, it isnât known to be fatal to animals or humans but is infamous for destroying vast acres of vegetation. If ⦠See below Description. There are three other common vines in our forests: Virginia creeper, woodbine (often confused with Virginia creeper) and poison ivy. People take American bittersweet for arthritis, fluid retention, and liver disorders. A rapidly growing twining vine best known for its bright red berries and yellow leaves in the fall. 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