Purpleflower honeysuckle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Purpleflower honeysuckle |
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Lonicera
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conjugialis
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Lonicera conjugialis, also known as the purpleflower honeysuckle, is a beautiful plant found in the western parts of the United States. It's a type of honeysuckle, which means it belongs to a group of plants known for their sweet-smelling flowers. This plant is a slender shrub, which is like a tall, thin bush.
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Purpleflower Honeysuckle Basics
Where Does It Grow?
The purpleflower honeysuckle grows naturally in the western United States. You can find it from the Pacific Northwest down to the Sierra Nevada mountains. It likes to grow in many different kinds of mountain areas. It especially likes places that are moist, like near streams or in damp forests.
What Does It Look Like?
This honeysuckle is a tall, thin bush that can grow over 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) tall. Its leaves are a bit fuzzy and are shaped like ovals or circles. They can be anywhere from 2 to 8 centimeters (about 1 to 3 inches) long.
Flowers and Fruit
The flowers of the purpleflower honeysuckle usually grow in pairs. They are tucked where a leaf meets the stem, often near the end of a branch. Each flower is a beautiful maroon red or deep purple color.
Each flower has a top part made of four joined sections, and a single bottom part. Long parts called stamens stick out from the flower, and they have light-colored tips. After the flowers bloom, bright red berries grow. These berries often come in pairs that are joined together.
