Japanese Honeysuckle

Japanese Honeysuckle
Common Name(s):
Japanese Honeysuckle
Scientific Name:
Lonicera japonica
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Honeysuckle Family
Flower:
1-1/2" white fading to yellow flower with two lips. The top lip is wider and has 3 lobes. The long stamen are clearly visible.
Leaves:
3" ovate leaves are opposite along the vine. Tend to be evergreen.
Plant:
Vine or sometimes a shrub. Shrub can be over 6'. Vine will climb to the top of trees.
General Comments:
The vine can be a real problem in some areas as it strangles trees.

Trumpet Honeysuckle

Trumpet Honeysuckle
Common Name(s):
Trumpet Honeysuckle
Scientific Name:
Lonicera sempervirens
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Honeysuckle Family
Flower:
1-2" trumpet shaped red flower with five small lobes. Stamen are visible past the end of the tube.
Leaves:
2-3" ovate leaves are opposite along the vine.
Plant:
Vine which can grow very long.
General Comments:
The flowers are popular with hummingbirds.

American Elderberry

American Elderberry
Common Name(s):
American Elderberry
Scientific Name:
Sambucus canadensis
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Honeysuckle Family
Flower:
Large round clusters of small five lobed white flowers.
Leaves:
Pinnately divided into 5-11 ovate toothed leaflets.
Plant:
Tall 3-12' woody plant with purplish blsck fruit.
General Comments:
The fruit is a favorite with birds and can also make jam.

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