Lonicera caprifolium Italian honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous climber

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Lonicera caprifolium
Italian honeysuckle
Deciduous climber
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The Lonicera caprifolium plant species is found in Europe - Austria and Czechoslovakia to Romania and Turkey. Introduced in Britain. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Italian honeysuckle.

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Latin Name:  Lonicera caprifolium
Common Name:  Italian honeysuckle
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Hedges, scrub and woods[100].

General Uses: An essential oil has been extracted from the flowers and used to make a very sweet perfume, but yields are extremely low[7].

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