Lonicera villosa, also known as mountain fly honeysuckle, is a species of honeysuckle native to North America.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Lonicera |
| Species: | L. villosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Lonicera villosa (Michx.) Schult.
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| Lonicera villosa range | |
Growth edit
Lonicera villosa is a small bush, ranging from 1 to 5 feet in height.[2] The elongated white flowers grow in clusters, while its blue berries grow in pairs.
Distribution edit
Lonicera villosa occurs across the Northern and Northeastern United States, as well as Central, Eastern, and Northern Canada.[3]
Uses edit
The berries of Lonicera villosa are edible and sometimes mistaken for blueberries.
References edit
- ^ "Lonicera villosa". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Lonicera villosa". Plants for a Future. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Lonicera villosa". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 6 May 2018.