western burning bush

Euonymus occidentalis var. occidentalis

Member of western burning bush (Euonymus occidentalis)
spindles (genus Euonymus)
staff-vine family (family Celastraceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
other colors in flowering plants

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• leaf tip acuminate
• twigs ± green
• inflorescence 1–5-flowered
• found in the bay area

Toxicity of euonymus (Euonymus spp.):
3 – Ingestion of these plants is expected to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms that may cause illness but is not life-threatening.

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Chris’s observations: 5 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP: 5

Months:

• May: 3
• Jun.: 1
• Jul.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora