Plant Profile: Schisandra glabra

Bay Starvine, the sole representative of the Asian genus Schisandra, is a native vine that weaves its way over shrubs and climbs high into the tree canopy in wooded regions, bluffs, and along streambanks. It boasts vibrant orange flowers and produces elusive red fruits that are hard to detect due to their elevation. Unfortunately, this native species faces significant threats from invasive plants such as Japanese Honeysuckle. It is classified as a threatened species in North Carolina.