Question: This is an aggressive vine that can support itself by growing in spiraling pairs. The pair here is growing across …
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Question
This is an aggressive vine that can support itself by growing in spiraling pairs. The pair here is growing across a narrow trail in the woods in Lincoln, Massachusetts. I think I have the same species invading my garden area.
Answer
Dear jfc, this looks like Celastrus orbiculatus (Oriental bittersweet), which is a liana (woody, climbing plant) that is quite common in southern New England. It climbs on other plants by the spiral growth you noted.
