About Honeysuckles
Honeysuckle is a flowering plant of the genus Lonicera. The sweet smelling honeysuckle plant is native to temperate climates of the Northern Hemisphere. Does this Spark an idea?
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Flower Colors
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The flowers of the honeysuckle are white, yellow or pink. They can be trumpet or funnel shaped.
Names
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In England, honeysuckle is also known as the eglantine or woodbine.
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Types
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Honeysuckle can grow as a climbing vine with some support. It can also be cultivated as thick bushes.
Leaves
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The leaves of this plant are long and slender with a rounded tip. They are dark green with a waxy, creamy finish.
Flavor
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Honeysuckle flowers are edible and have a sweet, honey-like flavor. To get to the sweet nectar, tear off the end of the flower. Suck the bottom of the flower gently.
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References
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