Other common names:
Canada Fly Honeysuckle French names:
Chèvrefeuille du Canada Family: Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae) Group: Honeysuckles Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species: Honeysuckles - see Honeysuckle. Flowers: Spring; Green/Brown, Yellow; 5 parts (petals); Greenish yellow. Early spring. In pairs. Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Entire; Opposite, simple. Leaf edges are finely hairy (may need a magnifying glass). Height:
1-2 m (3-6 ft) Habitat: Forests Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 453 Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 294 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: canadensis: of Canada Photographs:
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