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European Honeysuckle

lonicera periclymenum

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Field Notes

Description:

These tubular two lipped flowers are very sweetly scented with the power of the scent escalating in the evening. It grows profusely up to 7m tall and is a big attraction for bees, butterflies and moths.

Habitat:

found at Old moor nature reserve in the Dearne valley, the reserve is maintained by the RSPB.

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Comments (2)
Debbie Stewart
Thanks Jopy, I agree it has amazing fragrance, especially on a summer's evening! :-)
Jopy
It smells soooo nice, beautiful photos :D

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PublishedJuly 15, 2013

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