honeysuckle

noun

hon·ey·suck·le | \ ˈhə-nē-ˌsə-kəl

Definition of honeysuckle

: 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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In bush honeysuckle patches, the risk of ticks infected by Lyme is 10 times greater than normal. — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, "Garden Q&A: Get rid of those patches of honeysuckle," 31 May 2018 This is bush honeysuckle, a foreign invasive shrub even more implicated in the spread of Lyme disease than barberry. — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, "Garden Q&A: Get rid of those patches of honeysuckle," 31 May 2018 Try planting dahlia, French marigold, nicotiana, evening primrose, thyme, raspberry, or honeysuckle. — Emily O'brien, Good Housekeeping, "5 Ways To Attract Bats To Your Yard," 20 Oct. 2016 Cape honeysuckle begins blooming in July or August and blooms until the cold weather arrives about Thanksgiving. — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, "The plants that will attract fall hummingbirds, butterflies," 13 July 2018 The main shrub there has flowers that remind me of honeysuckle. — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, "Garden Q&A: Get rid of those patches of honeysuckle," 31 May 2018 In addition to having watermelon, honeysuckle, and rhubarb tasting notes, Cocomero is also described as being light, dry, and juicy. — Olivia Harrison, refinery29.com, "This Rosé Bottle Has A Scratch-N-Sniff Label," 2 July 2018 Wander Beauty's Wanderlust powder foundation will take your face on an international journey via its wide-reaching ingredient list, which includes Korean aloe leaf and honeysuckle, U.S. jojoba esters, and French hibiscus. — Wendy Gould, Allure, "The 9 Best Powder Foundations to Thwart Summer Sweat," 3 July 2018 These trees will also be planted in areas where invasive honeysuckle has been removed. — Forrest Sellers, Cincinnati.com, "Indian Hill residents can help restore trees lost to emerald ash borer," 29 Mar. 2018

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