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Japanese honeysuckle

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noun

  1. a climbing honeysuckle, Lonicera japonica, introduced into the eastern U.S. from Asia, having fragrant, white flowers that fade to yellow.


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Orchard Hills’ zone is filled with prickly pear cacti, Japanese honeysuckle and Formosa firethorn.

From Los Angeles Times

I see lesser celandine choking the wildflowers, and winged euonymus and Japanese honeysuckle crowding out native spicebush.

From Washington Post

Some of the historically important perfumed vines such as Asian wisterias, Japanese honeysuckle and sweet autumn clematis have fallen from grace because of their invasive qualities.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, invasive plant species such as Japanese honeysuckle are choking out local forests, Quadro said.

From Washington Times

Invasive species like English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, Norway maples and sycamore maples will be replaced with black oak, dogwood, spicebush and native ferns.

From New York Times