bush honeysuckle

American  

noun

1. any of several shrubs of the genus Diervilla, of eastern North America, having clusters of yellowish flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of bush honeysuckle

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

The understory is overwhelmed by privet, burning bush, Japanese holly and Asian bush honeysuckle, and the edges by bamboo groves and Callery pear.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2022

In addition to planting trees, volunteers will help remove invasive species of plants, such as the autumn olive and the bush honeysuckle.

From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2018

Forest Park and Maryville University in St. Louis have even used goats in their plan of attack against the bush honeysuckle.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2017

Thirty years later, bush honeysuckle, which grows in dense thickets and crowds out native vegetation, has taken over areas all over the country, and in particular the Eastern and Central U.S.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2017

The swamp bush honeysuckle grows quickly and is suitable for clay land; so are the black elderberry and several species of viburnum.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education