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honeysuckle
noun
hon·ey·suck·le
ˈhə-nē-ˌsə-kəl 
: any of a genus (Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae, the honeysuckle family) of shrubs with opposite leaves and fragrant tubular flowers rich in nectar
broadly
: any of various plants (such as a columbine or azalea) with tubular flowers rich in nectar
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Unlike many of its relatives, common or European honeysuckle isn't invasive.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The flowers of coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) appear in clusters from spring to summer.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Additionally, the committee schedules regular work days at the Fabyan and Gunnar Anderson forest preserves to remove invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
To provide nutrition for them, offer nectar-producing blooms such as zinnias, porter weed, lantanas, Turk’s cap, shrimp plant, Mexican honeysuckle and pentas.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The flowers of coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) appear in clusters from spring to summer.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Additionally, the committee schedules regular work days at the Fabyan and Gunnar Anderson forest preserves to remove invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
To provide nutrition for them, offer nectar-producing blooms such as zinnias, porter weed, lantanas, Turk’s cap, shrimp plant, Mexican honeysuckle and pentas.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Honeysuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeysuckle. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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honeysuckle
noun
hon·ey·suck·le
-ˌsək-əl
: any of a genus of shrubs having fragrant tube-shaped flowers rich in nectar
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