noun
- A genus of climbing or shrubby plants with fragrant, tubular flowers, commonly known as honeysuckle.
Usage: botanical term; often used in horticulture and gardening contexts
Examples
- The lonicera vine climbed gracefully up the garden trellis.
- Lonicera japonica is an invasive species in many parts of North America.
- She planted lonicera flowers along the fence for their sweet fragrance.
- The lonicera blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
- Several lonicera species are cultivated as ornamental plants.