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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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Plant a variety of native flowers such as salvia, penstemon, trumpet vine and honeysuckle.
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The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The 2022 is pale straw colored and has aromas of white peach, citrus flowers, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to identify and tackle honeysuckle bushes in your area.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Peaches, ginger, jasmine and honeysuckle come together in an exuberant chorus that should bring a smile to your palate.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
After years of working as an FBI agent, Titus knows better than anyone that while his hometown might seem like a land of moonshine, cornbread, and honeysuckle, secrets always fester under the surface.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Natural ingredients like honeysuckle and baobab help calm skin and prevent moisture loss, while sodium hyaluronate offers ultimate hydration.
—Kayla Blanton, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2023
The purple flower often smells of citrus, like orange blossom and honeysuckle, and looks akin to small, pointed clusters of forget-me-nots.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2023
The thin racemes that produced the hosta’s pink flowers need removing, the high-bush blueberries have too many canes, the honeysuckle has grown leggy, and then there’s the rhododendron.
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Feb. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The 2022 is pale straw colored and has aromas of white peach, citrus flowers, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to identify and tackle honeysuckle bushes in your area.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Peaches, ginger, jasmine and honeysuckle come together in an exuberant chorus that should bring a smile to your palate.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
After years of working as an FBI agent, Titus knows better than anyone that while his hometown might seem like a land of moonshine, cornbread, and honeysuckle, secrets always fester under the surface.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Natural ingredients like honeysuckle and baobab help calm skin and prevent moisture loss, while sodium hyaluronate offers ultimate hydration.
—Kayla Blanton, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2023
The purple flower often smells of citrus, like orange blossom and honeysuckle, and looks akin to small, pointed clusters of forget-me-nots.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2023
The thin racemes that produced the hosta’s pink flowers need removing, the high-bush blueberries have too many canes, the honeysuckle has grown leggy, and then there’s the rhododendron.
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Feb. 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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