Thursday, June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

This plant is Amur Honeysuckle
It is an invasive non-native plant
It shades out other natives and can grow 15 feet tall
Despite looking pretty at first glance.

Location: Pearson Metro Park, Oregon, OH

Sources: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lonicera-maackii/

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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