bladdernut

Staphylea colchica

Bladdernut is a shrub-like deciduous tree that blooms with white five-petal clustered flowers from late spring to early summer. Its small green fruits transform into bloated, brown seedpods in late summer resembling tiny green pumpkins. Its striking foliage is a light to medium-green color, and compound leaves silhouette its silhouette with whorled branches. Its bark is smooth and shiny, and it is often used as an ornamental plant, as it is especially beautiful in fall. Its main use is in natural remedies for upset stomachs, and its strong sweet smell often brings a calming aroma to the air.