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honeysuckle
noun
hon·ey·suck·le
ˈhə-nē-ˌsə-kəl 
: any of a genus (Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae, the honeysuckle family) of shrubs with opposite leaves and fragrant tubular flowers rich in nectar
broadly
: any of various plants (such as a columbine or azalea) with tubular flowers rich in nectar
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To maximize the benefits to wildlife, plant coral honeysuckle near a birdbath or bird feeder.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Japanese honeysuckle Pretty but invasive, the Japanese honeysuckle contains sweet edible flowers that are often used to flavor beverages and desserts.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 June 2024
After blending and bottling the finished wine has enticing aromas of cardamom, citrus blossom, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Heavy development also made the land vulnerable to non-native buckthorn, honeysuckle, garlic mustard, purple loosestrife, multiflora rose and mulberry.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Japanese honeysuckle Pretty but invasive, the Japanese honeysuckle contains sweet edible flowers that are often used to flavor beverages and desserts.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 June 2024
After blending and bottling the finished wine has enticing aromas of cardamom, citrus blossom, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Heavy development also made the land vulnerable to non-native buckthorn, honeysuckle, garlic mustard, purple loosestrife, multiflora rose and mulberry.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Honeysuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeysuckle. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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honeysuckle
noun
hon·ey·suck·le
-ˌsək-əl
: any of a genus of shrubs having fragrant tube-shaped flowers rich in nectar
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