Lonicera sp.
Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle
Family: Caprifoliaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Lonicera sp. (Honeysuckle) is a non-native California shrub in the Caprifoliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Symphoricarpos: Lonicera flowers are tubular and swollen on one side; Symphoricarpos has symmetrical bell-shaped flowers and white berries.; vs Rhamnus: Lonicera has showy tubular two-lipped flowers; Rhamnus has tiny inconspicuous greenish flowers with 4-5 separate petals.; vs Ceanothus: Lonicera has large tubular flowers; Ceanothus has tiny flowers in dense showy clusters.; vs Quercus: Lonicera has tubular flowers and berries; Quercus has catkins and produces acorns.; vs Vaccinium: Lonicera flowers are tubular and two-lipped; Vaccinium has symmetrical urn-shaped flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lonicera sp. native to California?
No. Lonicera sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Lonicera sp. belong to?
Lonicera sp. is in the Caprifoliaceae family, genus Lonicera.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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