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jlathrop@admin.umass.edu
413-545-0444
University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Oriental Bittersweet Close-Up

Caption: Oriental bittersweet was originally introduced for its bright orange berries, but it has become a serious pest in the Northeast.

Credit: Photo courtesy of UMass Amherst

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