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burningbush
Scientific Name: Bassia scoparia
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus)
The term "burning bush" refers to several plants associated with fire due to their red coloration, with one prominent example being the deciduous Asian shrub Euonymus alatus.
Considerations for Pets
- Euonymus alatus is a deciduous shrub.
- It has reddish purple fruit.
Considerations for Children
- Euonymus alatus is a deciduous shrub.
- It has reddish purple fruit.
Common Names
- Burning Bush
- Winged Burning Bush
- Wahoo
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Euonymus alatus
- Family: Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family)
- Synonyms: Euonymus alata (though this appears to be a misspelling of alatus)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to central China, Korea, and Japan.
- It has escaped ornamental plantings and is found throughout the eastern United States.
Ecological Role
- Invasive in forests throughout the eastern United States.
- Commonly found in ornamental plantings.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous shrub.
- Can grow up to 20 ft (6.1 m) in height.
- Dense, flat-topped shrub with a rounded, horizontal branching habit.
- Displays brilliant red fall foliage, making it a popular landscape shrub.
- Reddish purple fruit.