Oriental bittersweet
Celastrus orbiculatus
NOT FOUND by Magenta2010-08-24
East Waterboro
ID Confirmed
Quality checked by observation by period 7 teacher, pparent
Peer reviewed by peroid 7 teacher, pparent
Field Notes
While we have been collecting data, we have found out our quadrat has a high percentage of biodiversity. Many types of plants live in the area. We began pondering the thought of finding an invasive species called Oriental Bittersweet. Though we later concluded we hadn't, it was the the American Bittersweet attracted our attention because of their leaves. They looked like the Oriental Bittersweet's because the shape of the leaf was similar and they were alternate. Though farther research decided we didn't have an invasive species because the leafs were oval shaped while the oriental was round. Also, the vines didn't intertwine. Finally the berries were an orangish red instead of a yellowish red skin. Though we are now sure we have American Bittersweet instead of the invasive Oriental Bittersweet.
Supporting Evidence
We proved we did not have a case of Oriental Bittersweet because the roots of our plant,(turns out it was an American Bittersweet,) they didn't intertwine, when the Oriental Bittersweet's did.
The next bit of evidence found by us was the leaves were an oval shaped, instead of the Oriental Bittersweet's round leaves.
Our final reason that our quadrat was not the home of an invasive species was towards the end of September, the Oriental Bittersweet's berries turn yellow. But during the time when the color would have changed, our Bittersweet remained the orangish-red color. And it still hasn't changed. So we don't think they will change.(It is now the middle of October).
Species Observation: Species Looked For
Did you find it?:
I think I did not find it
Scientific name:
Celastrus orbiculatusCommon name:
Oriental bittersweet
Sampling method:
Quadrat (user-placement)
Place Studied
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Latitude:
N 43.575200 °
Longitude:
W -70.705300 °
Observation Site Information
Name:
Magenta's visit to East Waterboro Pond Edge
Habitat:
Freshwater - By water's edge
Trip Information
Name:
East Waterboro Pond Edge
Trip date:
Tue, 2010-08-24 10:02
Town or city:
East Waterboro
Type of investigation:
Species Survey
Ecosystem:
Freshwater
Watershed:
Saco
Sampling Method:
Nearest waterbody:
Little Ossipee Lake
MIDAS Code:
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