Celastrus orbiculatus was NOT FOUND

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.