The Bittersweet vine is also known as Bitter Nightshade, Felonwort, Nightshade, Violet-bloom and Woody Nightshade.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION:
Bittersweet is considered a weed in many areas, but is a vine-like perennial herb.
It has long trailing or climbing stems that can reach up to ten feet or longer in length.
The vine has star shaped flowers that are pinkish purple in color and have bright yellow stamens. The flowers bloom in April and last till September. In the fall, the flowers turn into green berries that turn to a bright red color.