Pink Honeysuckle
Lonicera hispidula
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
Native
Key Identifying Characteristics
A woody vine that end with pink flowers filled with nectar, thus attracting bees and humming birds for pollination. The pink flowers turn into bright-red translucent berries.
Height / Size
The vine can climb 30 feet into trees.
Leaves
Leaves near the flower wrap around the stem. Leaves further down the vine are opposite.
Flower
Pink trumpet flowers whose lips fold back to reveal long stamens. Fragrance is slight. Blooms summer and spring.
Fruit / Seed
Pollinated flowers turn into bright-red translucent berries.
Habitat
Grows in canyons, stream sides and woodlands, especially near the California and Oregon coast.
Location / Range
Grows near the visitors center, Montara Mountain Trail, and Trout Farm Trail.
Lifespan
include annual/perennial if pertinent
Fascinating / Fun Facts
Can grow in containers and is used as a deer resistant plant. Can tolerate code to -5 degrees F.