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Pink Honeysuckle

Lonicera hispidula

The Pink Honeysuckle is a lovely plant with sweet-smelling flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Its pink blooms add a splash of color to gardens and wild areas, making it a favorite among nature lovers.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Pink Honeysuckle is a deciduous, twining vine that features clusters of delicate, tubular flowers, typically salmon-pink to reddish-pink with yellow interiors. Its distinctive two-lipped blooms create a unique, open-mouthed appearance, standing out against its oval green leaves.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyCaprifoliaceaeGenusLonicera
Pink Honeysuckle
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Pink Honeysuckle

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even though its berries are bright red, they are best left for the birds, not for humans!

Its unique two-lipped flowers look like tiny open mouths, perfect for sipping nectar!

Some say its sweet scent is stronger at night, attracting nighttime moth pollinators!

The vine often twists itself tightly in one direction, like a natural corkscrew!

Special abilities

Ability

Climbing Grip

Pink Honeysuckle can twine its flexible stems around other plants or structures, helping it climb high to reach ample sunlight.

Ability

Nectar Siren

Pink Honeysuckle has sweet, sugary nectar that draws in hummingbirds and various insects, ensuring its pollination success.

Ability

Berry Banquet

Pink Honeysuckle produces bright red berries, offering a vital food source for many bird species and small forest mammals.

Measurements & details

Height
300-600 cm
Spread
100-300 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking flowers, and remember to enjoy them in nature!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Pink Honeysuckle?

300-600 cm

How wide does Pink Honeysuckle spread?

100-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Pink Honeysuckle?

2-4 cm

When does Pink Honeysuckle bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Pink Honeysuckle edible?

No

Is Pink Honeysuckle toxic?

Mild

What is Pink Honeysuckle's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Pink Honeysuckle pollinated?

Insect

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