Native Plant of the Day 09/21/2014
Photo from Oct 17, 2010. Location: Blount County, TN
Bursting Hearts opened seedpod – for more photos / information go to the Euonymus americanus detail page.
Bursting Heart, Hearts-a-bustin’, Strawberry Bush. – Euonymus americanus
Bursting Heart, Hearts-a-bustin’, Strawberry Bush. – Euonymus americanus
Photo above from Aug 28, 2010. Location: Reflection Riding, Hamilton County, TN
Also NPOD 09/22/2010, 12/08/2010, 09/21/2011, 09/22/2011, 09/21/2012, 09/21/2013
Can the berries/fruit from this bush be used in jellies or teas?
Some research indicates that the seeds and bark of plants in the Euonymous genus, including this one, are considered poisonous. Severe diarrhea is reported to be one of the effects.