Euonymus occidentalis (Western Burning Bush) Edible & Medicinal Plants Berries are toxic and should

Berries are toxic and should only be applied externally if used medicinally

tolerates a variety

It is also known to resemble a small single or multi-stemmed tree with smooth brown bark

They are fragrant

The bark and seeds of this plant contain cyanide

Euonymus occidentalis (Western Burning Bush) Edible & Medicinal Plants Berries are toxic and shouldPlant Description: This is a somewhat uncommon plant that grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of around 15 ft. The plant's thin, green, oval shaped leaves are sometimes rolled under along the edges. This plant's flower clusters hold up to five small flowers at the end of a long peduncle. Each flower has five rounded, mottled petals of red, pink, brown or white color, around a central nectar disc with 5 nubs. The fruit of this plant is a