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Tartarian honeysuckle

American  

noun

  1. an Asian honeysuckle, Lonicera tatarica, having fragrant, white to pink flowers.

Etymology

Origin of Tartarian honeysuckle

First recorded in 1805–15

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Mr. Moyer: It occurs to me that the Tartarian honeysuckle is about as good as any thing you can plant for birds.

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Mr. Maher: The Tartarian honeysuckle and several varieties of the bush honeysuckles are splendid, and they are hardy and will grow anywhere.

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The one known as Lonicera bella alba does not differ very much from the common white form of the Tartarian honeysuckle.

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