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Utah Honeysuckle

Lonicera utahensis

Utah Honeysuckle is a sweet-smelling shrub that grows in the wild. It has beautiful yellow and orange flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lovely sight in nature.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Utah Honeysuckle is a medium-sized shrub with opposite, oval leaves and pairs of delicate, yellowish-white to pale yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Its striking red to orange berries develop in autumn, providing a vibrant contrast to its green foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyCaprifoliaceaeGenusLonicera
Utah Honeysuckle
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Utah Honeysuckle

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite its sweet-smelling flowers, the berries have a surprisingly bitter taste to humans!

Indigenous peoples once used its tough, hollow stems for small, intricate craft projects.

Its bell-shaped flowers grow in distinct pairs, earning it the nickname 'twinflower' honeysuckle!

This hardy shrub is a favorite snack for deer and elk, especially during harsh winters!

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Utah Honeysuckle's tubular flowers produce sweet nectar to attract hummingbirds and bees for efficient pollination.

Ability

Resilient Roots

This plant has a strong root system helping it survive dry, rocky soils by finding and storing water.

Ability

Berry Broadcast

Its bright red berries are eaten by birds, which then scatter the seeds, helping the plant spread.

Measurements & details

Height
100-300 cm
Spread
100-200 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring-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 look but don't touch the berries, as they may not be safe to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Utah Honeysuckle?

100-300 cm

How wide does Utah Honeysuckle spread?

100-200 cm

How big are the flowers on Utah Honeysuckle?

1-2 cm

When does Utah Honeysuckle bloom?

Spring-early summer

Is Utah Honeysuckle edible?

No

Is Utah Honeysuckle toxic?

Mild

What is Utah Honeysuckle's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Utah Honeysuckle pollinated?

Insect

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