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Amur Honeysuckle

Lonicera maackii

CommonPlant
Illustration of Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)

Amur Honeysuckle is a large shrub with white to pink flowers and red berries. It is invasive in many areas, forming dense thickets that displace native plants and alter habitats.

Habitat
Commonly found in forests, fields, and urban areas.
Diet
Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Amur Honeysuckle

The best time to see a Amur Honeysuckle is April–September, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 71,525 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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