Bush Honeysuckle
Diervilla lonicera |
Other scientific names:
Diervilla canadensis, Diervilla diervilla, Diervilla trifida, Lonicera diervilla
French names:
Dièrville chèvrefeuille
Family:
Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae), (Bush Honeysuckle Family (Diervillaceae))
Group:
Honeysuckles
Distinctive features:
Shrub
Flowers:
Summer; Yellow; 5 parts (petals)
Leaves:
Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed
Habitat:
Forests
Books:
Shrubs of Ontario: 429
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 304
Native/Non-native:
Native
Status:
Common.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: lonicera: named for Adam Lonitzer, German herbalist, physician, botanist
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Ontario Wildflowers
Photographs:
87 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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