Lonicera japonica
Common Names
- Chinese: 金银花
- English: Japanese Honeysuckle
- Scientific: Lonicera japonica
Taxonomy
Eukaryota; Viridiplantae; Streptophyta; Streptophytina; Embryophyta; Tracheophyta; Euphyllophyta; Spermatophyta; Magnoliopsida; Mesangiospermae; eudicotyledons; Gunneridae; Pentapetalae; asterids; campanulids; Dipsacales; Caprifoliaceae; Lonicera
Genome References
Pu X, Li Z, Tian Y, et al. The honeysuckle genome provides insight into the molecular mechanism of carotenoid metabolism underlying dynamic flower coloration. New Phytol. 2020;227(3):930-943.
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Lonicera japonica
Description
Lonicera japonica, or Japanese honeysuckle, is a vigorous, evergreen or semi-evergreen vine in the Caprifoliaceae family, native to East Asia. Its fragrant, tubular flowers, white to yellow, bloom from spring to summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds. Growing 15-30 feet long, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soils. Often used for ground cover or on trellises, it can become invasive if not controlled. The plant’s sweet scent and rapid growth make it popular in gardens, though careful management is needed to prevent spreading.