Plants & fungi of autumn in Germany

As the seasons change and the days get colder and shorter, some plants exchange their green leaves for gold, yellow and red foilage, while others hold steadfast onto their foliage.

Autumn is traditionally associated with fruit and vegetable maturation and the harvest season.

European spindle (Euonymus europaeus)

Pink fruit and orange seeds of a Euonymus europaeus.

Pumpkin

The introduced pumpkin decorates houses and shops during autumn. Carved pumpkins appear at the transition of autumn into winter, during the Halloween celebration which has roots in Gaelic tradition.