Lonicera xylosteum L.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Caprifoliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Much like no. 8 [Lonicera oblongifolia (Goldie) Hook.], but with hollow twigs, shorter (12–20 mm) peduncles, well developed bracts and bractlets, separate, glandular ovaries, and mostly shorter (7–12 mm) cor; 2n=18. Native of Europe, occasionally escaped and ± established in our range. May, June.
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Common Names
European fly-honeysuckle