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| | Wisteria |
 | | In February, my wisteria vines are leafless ropes rattling against the eaves, serving mainly as trapeze wires for the roof rat. |
 | | Besides the show of blooms, though, wisteria is noted for its masses of greenery, which start to grow as the blossoms openfern-like, divided leaves that start out a shiny bronze, turn medium green as they open, then turn a soft butter yellow in autumn. |
 | | Wisteria floribunda, the Japanese Wisteria, twines clockwise (picture forming the letter J, for Japan), while the Chinese Wisteria twines counter-clockwise (picture forming the letter C, for China). |
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