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twinberry honeysuckle

Lonicera involucrata

Twinberry honeysuckle is a special plant with sweet, tasty berries! It has pretty yellow flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. You can find it in the woods and along streams.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The twinberry honeysuckle has tubular, yellowish flowers that mature into shiny, dark purplish-black berries. These distinctive berries always grow in pairs and are strikingly framed by large, bright reddish-purple bracts.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyCaprifoliaceaeGenusLonicera
twinberry honeysuckle
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twinberry honeysuckle

Category

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Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Even though they look yummy, its dark twin berries are not safe for humans to eat!

Hummingbirds are huge fans, sipping nectar from its flowers with their long beaks!

Its tubular flowers produce a sweet nectar, just like real honey for thirsty visitors!

This plant helps keep nature healthy by providing food for many different birds!

Special abilities

Ability

Berry Duplicator

Twinberry honeysuckle has two berries growing side-by-side, maximizing seed production for future plants.

Ability

Beacon Bracts

It possesses bright reddish-purple bracts that act as flashy signals, guiding birds and insects to its flowers.

Measurements & details

Height
100-300 cm
Spread
100-200 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Bird

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

While the berries are sweet, it's best to ask an adult before tasting any wild berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is twinberry honeysuckle?

100-300 cm

How wide does twinberry honeysuckle spread?

100-200 cm

How big are the flowers on twinberry honeysuckle?

1-2 cm

When does twinberry honeysuckle bloom?

Late Spring to Mid-Summer

Is twinberry honeysuckle edible?

No

Is twinberry honeysuckle toxic?

Mild

What is twinberry honeysuckle's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is twinberry honeysuckle pollinated?

Bird

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