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Lonicera ciliosa Orange honeysuckle Evergreen climber (1 Page of 5) The Lonicera ciliosa plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to N. Carolina. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Orange honeysuckle. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. ciliosa occidentalis. L. occidentalis. Caprifolium ciliosum. C. occidentale. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Lonicera ciliosa Common Name: Orange honeysuckle Family: Caprifoliaceae Author: (Pursh.)Poir. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 10 Mature Width: Habitat: Woods and thickets from sea level to moderate elevations[60].
Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 177, 212]. Not tasty enough to be widely sought[212]. The fruit is about 5mm in diameter[200].
Children enjoy sucking the nectar from the base of the flowers[256, 257].
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