Published: April 17, 2018, 10 a.m.
The bladdernut is a great native under story shrub. If you see something that looks like chinese lanterns you may have found bladdernut. Bill says it is a wonderful plant for a yard.
Our sources for this episode include:
- American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifoliaa) - http://www.carolinanature.com/trees/sttr.html
- Staphylea trifolia Fact Sheet - http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=87
- Bladdernut - https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/
bladdernut-10-21-11.aspx - There are No Insect-Free Plants, but There are Good Insects - https://www.possibilityplace.com/education/staff-articles/butterfly-list