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Beauty is a Beast: Invasive Oriental Bittersweet
Beauty is a Beast: Invasive Oriental Bittersweet
Ink, ink washes of pulped bank statements
9.5 x 8.5 inches
2026
$700

Imported in 1860s as decorative vine, still popular with florists. Vine climbs by wrapping (strangling). Highly aggressive – kills trees. Worst invasive in North America. Spreads by bird droppings.