Showy red fruits held in loose clusters at the ends of branches.
Branches 18-24 inches long, classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined.
Plant is a climbing woody shrub (vine).
Storage Specifics:
34-38F.
Tidbits:
Male and female flowers occur on separate plants so some of both sexes must be planted together in order to get fruiting branches. The specific epithet name “scandens” means climbing.
The attractive red part of the fruit is actually a fleshy covering called aril, which encases the fruit.
Normally harvested from the wild in the fall, often in the northeastern and east central portions of the US.
The cut stems are long-lasting when used fresh and may also be used preserved or dried.
