Bittersweet Celastrus Scandens
Celastrus is derived from an ancient Greek name
Scandens refers to its climing habits
Folklore info:
Long ago shepards hung bittersweet vines around the necks of sheep that they believed had the evil eye.
Not sure what a sheep could do to have to be saved from the "evil eye"?
I picked this beautiful bittersweet wreath up at a local shop in Jamesville, NY. She does not have a website to share with you. The name of her shop is "The Colonial Housefitter". I love her shop and will take a few pictures to share with you next time I make a visit.