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No, I'm not really starting a "Trees" series! Especially not now, when all the trees have lost their leaves.
But I accidentally identified this because I thought at first that these cute pink-and-red things were wildflowers … until I noticed they were attached to a small tree. And when I found out the tree was called "Eastern Wahoo," how could I resist?
More boringly known as Eastern Burningbush, or Euonymous.
Per the Audobon Society Field Guide to North American Trees: "The powdered bark was used by American Indians and pioneers as a purgative. 'Wahoo' was the native term."
This shot includes one of the few leaves that were left on the tree (late October).
Found in Deep River County Park.
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