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American Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus): Hearts-a-Bustin' with Love

A friend in North Carolina found a plant in the woods that stumped everyone.

Leaf

Expert Identification

The plant is American euonymus (Euonymus americanus), also called "deer ice cream" (favorite browse), "strawberry bush," and "hearts-a-bustin' with love" because red seed pods burst open, flinging seeds. The expert attached a photo of the flower and one with seed pods.

Strawberry bush

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