Similar to the more common and widespread Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus), E. obovatus differs in having trailing stems and leaves that are obovate -- broadest above the middle. The petioles are short, 3-5 mm, but tend to be slightly longer than those of (E. americanus).

Clay Co., NC 5/19/07.

Running Strawberry-bush is generally rare in North Carolina, and is found only in the southwestern Mountain region.

Clay Co., NC 5/14/05.

The flowers are yellow-green and relatively inconspicuous.

Clay Co., NC 5/22/05.

Flower detail.

Clay Co., NC 5/22/05.

Clay Co., NC 5/19/07.

Clay Co., NC 5/19/07.