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woodbine
noun
wood·bine
ˈwu̇d-ˌbīn 
1
: any of several honeysuckles
especially
: a Eurasian twining shrub (Lonicera periclymenum)
2
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The fragrant summer blooms of woodbine honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) grow well in dappled shade, while the gorgeous red flowers of the native trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) bloom best in full sun.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Native to eastern North America, woodbine (Clematis virginiana) produces clusters of showy, fragrant, white flowers in autumn, attracting a variety of pollinators.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Native to eastern North America, woodbine (Clematis virginiana) produces clusters of showy, fragrant, white flowers in autumn, attracting a variety of pollinators.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
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“Woodbine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodbine. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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woodbine
noun
wood·bine
ˈwu̇d-ˌbīn
1
: a woody climbing Eurasian honeysuckle
2
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