Japanese honeysuckle

Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is an Asiatic twining or trailing honeysuckle known for its fragrant white flowers that turn yellow. While originally planted for ornamental purposes, it has become a troublesome weed in some regions.1

Honeysuckle, in general, belongs to the genus Lonicera and includes about 180 species of ornamental shrubs and climbers native to temperate zones worldwide. These plants can be evergreen or deciduous, with simple leaves and fragrant, two-lipped flowers that produce nectar. The fruit is typically a red, orange, or black berry.2

The Japanese honeysuckle species, originating from eastern Asia, is noted for becoming an invasive species by overgrowing other plants and blocking light. It features fragrant yellowish-white flowers and black berries.2