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European honeysuckle - Definition and Overview

European honeysuckle
The flowers of European honeysuckle
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The flowers of European honeysuckle
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Phylum:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Dipsacales
Family:Caprifoliaceae
Genus:Lonicera
Species:periclymenum
Binomial name
Lonicera periclymenum


Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) is a deciduous climber that grows up to 10m high. It is native to much of Europe, growing as far north as southern Norway and Sweden. It is often found in woodland or in hedgerows or scrubland. The flowers are creamy white or yellowish, trumpet shaped and very sweet smelling. It is commonly grown as a garden plant and various varieties have been developed for this purpose. The plant is usually pollinated by moths or long-tongued bees and develops bright red berries.

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