Amur Honeysuckle
Lonicera maackii · Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous leaf
Shape
Ovate to lanceolate with an acuminate tip
Margin
Entire (smooth edges)
Arrangement
Opposite arrangement along the stem
Venation
Pinnate venation with a prominent central midrib and ascending secondary veins forming a reticulate network
Key Features
Opposite, simple ovate leaves with acuminate tips, smooth margins, and hollow stems in older branches
Description
Lonicera maackii is a large, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that can grow up to 15-20 feet tall. It features fragrant white-to-pink tubular flowers in spring, followed by bright red translucent berries in autumn that persist into winter.
Habitat
Thrives in forest edges, old fields, roadsides, and disturbed woodlands; highly adaptable to various soil types and moderate to high light levels
Native Range
Native to temperate Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Russia); introduced to North America where it has become a widespread invasive species