[Specimen details]

Celastrus scandens
Family Name Celastraceae
Currently Accepted Name Celastrus scandens L. - Determined By: S. R. Hill, 2012
Locality USA. Illinois , Stephenson Co. : N margin of IL 75 E of Church Road (2500E). 42° 25' 7" N 89° 26' 15" W
Description Locally common liana ca. 4 m long; fruit dull orange on outside, fleshy and bright orange inside.
Habitat S of abandoned railroad berm; fill soil; on former railroad berm, with Rhus, Rubrus, Vitis.
Reproductive State Fruit
Elevation 880 ft
Specimen Notes
Collector S. R. Hill 39060
Collection Date 18 Sep 2012
Accession Number 282164