noun
- A genus of climbing or shrubby plants with fragrant, tubular flowers, commonly called honeysuckle.
Usage: botanical term; usually capitalized when referring to the genus
Examples
- The loniceras vine grew thickly over the garden fence.
- Several species of loniceras are native to North America.
- The fragrant flowers of loniceras attract hummingbirds and bees.
- Gardeners often plant loniceras for its beautiful blooms and sweet scent.
- The loniceras genus includes both evergreen and deciduous varieties.