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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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Red buckeye and coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) are two of the major native feeder plants for these little guys to follow when the plants bloom progressively from the South to the North when temperatures start to rise.
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Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
This native honeysuckle is a much better choice than the sweetly scented but invasive Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
There's nothing like the sweet smell of honeysuckle in summertime.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The Best Time to Clear Honeysuckle The best time to get rid of honeysuckle is in the winter.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
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Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
This native honeysuckle is a much better choice than the sweetly scented but invasive Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
There's nothing like the sweet smell of honeysuckle in summertime.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The Best Time to Clear Honeysuckle The best time to get rid of honeysuckle is in the winter.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Honeysuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeysuckle. Accessed 26 Feb. 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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