Branch of European Spindle

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Branch of European Spindle

Branch of European Spindle

The European Spindle - Polish: Trzmielina (Euonymus europaeus) is a shrub that can be found in lower elevations of the Polish mountains. It can reach height up to 3 meters. It blooms in May. The capsular fruit is red to purple or pink in color. When ripe, the four lobes split open and reveal the 4 orange seeds. The entire plant including fruits is poisonous. Since birds do not eat the fruits they remain on the plant long after the leaves have fallen. The Low Beskid - Slope of Mount Mogila - November 11, 2008.
Henryk
on Nov 16, 2008 2:24 am
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 463650

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yatsek

yatsek - Nov 16, 2008 6:48 am - Voted 10/10

Can't remember

seeing anything like this before - rare or didn't I pay enough attention?
Cheers,
Jacek

Henryk

Henryk - Nov 17, 2008 2:53 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Can't remember

Thank you for the comment. I have been familiar with the Eurpean Spindle for a long time because it was very common on the edges of forests in the past. Now, it is more and more rare. Greetings, Henryk.

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