Species PlantsJapanese Honeysuckle

Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica

CommonPlant
Illustration of Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

Japanese Honeysuckle is a vigorous vine with fragrant white and yellow flowers. It is highly invasive, often smothering native plants and trees. Its sweet scent and nectar-rich flowers attract a variety of pollinators.

Habitat
Thrives in forests, fields, and disturbed areas.
Diet
Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
How common
Common

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