ツルウメモドキ

noun

Celastrus orbiculatus; Oriental bittersweet

A deciduous climbing vine native to East Asia, known for its ornamental yellow and red fruits. The Japanese name literally means 'vine plum mock'.

• 秋あきになると、ツルウメモドキの実みが黄き色いろく色いろづく。

  In autumn, the fruits of the Oriental bittersweet turn yellow.

• ツルウメモドキは生いけ花ばなによく使つかわれる。

  Oriental bittersweet is often used in ikebana.