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