Amur honeysuckle
Lonicera maackii · Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to lanceolate, unlobed
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite on slender twigs
Venation
Pinnate with slightly prominent primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Opposite leaf arrangement, simple ovate-lanceolate blades with entire margins, and short-petioled leaves set on slender stems
Description
A large, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub featuring fragrant white flowers that fade to yellow, followed by bright red berries and dark green foliage
Habitat
Thrives in forest edges, old fields, and disturbed woodlands under varied light and moisture conditions
Native Range
Native to temperate Asia and widely naturalized across eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/14/2026