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Cranberry cotoneaster winter berries

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It was not the first time it happened to me that I found a cool looking plant, and I thought it was not the most common one. I shot it from every angle because, you know... it's unusual; probably nobody knows it (🙄) and it will be a great addition to the pile of other plant photos.

Then I googled it, found the name, and saw more photos... and like with a magic wand, I started to see it everywhere! Does that happen to you too? The things we know are easier to spot, I guess :p

Cranberry cotoneaster

_{(Cotoneaster apiculatus)}

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The one I shot is a small plant, and I think it struggles a bit in the spot it is planted in. But every year, it has lots of tiny, vivid red berries to show. In spring, it blooms with tiny white flowers, which I think I shot at some point too but now can't find.
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Besides berries, the plant has a very interesting shape. The leaves are small, round, and glossy. The dark green and very dark brown stems only make the berries (and flowers) pop.

It is a low-growing plant and tends to stay flat, close to the ground. It would make a nice bonsai if someone was into it :)
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Since I did not know the plant, I never heard of anyone saying that it was edible. Google tells me it's not poisonous, but not really nice either. Birds like it, though, so it's another good plant to have in a garden and have something for them to eat in the winter.

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Bonus shot: A little dark furry shadow was watching me :)

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»« _{Shot with Nikon D5500 + Sigma 105mm lens
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@bdmillergallery(77)· 980d
I don’t know exactly where you reside, but here in southern New Jersey, I often see this plant being sold either at the local big box store, or at the nursery. I really love the berries that’s probably the best part of this plant overall. You got some nice photographs of it! I like taking Close-up, photos of berries and flowers as well so I can’t fault you for taking so many. Lol.
@ykdesign(72)· 981d
Nice colors and details. ❤👌 beautiful work, i love it!!
@afripratiwi(63)· 982d
I have seen the plant before when I was climb to a mountain. But, I thought it was poisoned, so I didn't eat them. Someone told me that a wild plant with bright color is not good to eat. Then, I believe it until now.
@old-guy-photos(77)· 982d
I like how reds really show up from a distance in the woods.

The berries remind me of the fruit of the crab apple tree we used to have at my childhood home.
@xrayman(76)· 982d
I totally get the idea! Recently i captured some photos from the arbutus berry (Arbutus unedo), and after I identified it, I'm always seeing everywhere :) Loved so much the set of photos that you got from Cranberry cotoneaster 😍

I simply loved the little dark furry shadow that was watching you! 😻
@pepetoken(71)· 982d
!ALIVE
@emmysparkpro(65)· 982d
Why do I feel like having a taste 👅? Nice shots btw.
@cyboule(66)· 983d
I have never seen this cranberry plant after reading on google it turns out to be toxic to humans.
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@ibbtammy(75)· 983d
Now this shots are really incredible my friend, from afar they look like little tomatoes🥰🥰

So right now no one’s gonna eat it yeah?

Good job!
@yanes94(77)· 983d
Close-up, great shots! The eleventh one looks like an alien spaceship or maybe a drone.

Little dark furry says:

Hey you! Come here, please a photo of my best angle! 😄
@mnurhiver(76)· 983d
This is a pretty good image capture of the plant that my friend showed you. How are you today, friend, and I hope you are always healthy and fine.
@skiptvads(74)· 983d
It has also happens to me, when I discover something "new" I start to see it everywhere, I guess because I didn't have it in record or my radar, that plant must grow wild, if the birds eat it probably not be poisonous, although I wouldn't risk it, better that it stays as an ornament in the garden 😅
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@jlinaresp(80)· 983d
Awwww... Nice close-up shots and what a sweet cat! :) HUGS!

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@jlufer(81)· 983d
This plant is a true rarity, I had never seen or heard of this type of plant, its berries look great. Excellent shots, you have some beautiful shots Thank you very much for showing us this beautiful plant. Have a beautiful afternoon dear friend @ewkaw
@anggreklestari(81)· 983d
I thought I have seen this one. But I can't remember when it was the time 😊

Did the cat has no owner and just around?

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