Biology:Lonicera interrupta
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Short description: Species of honeysuckle
| Chaparral honeysuckle | |
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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. interrupta
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| Binomial name | |
| Lonicera interrupta Benth.
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Lonicera interrupta, commonly known as chaparral honeysuckle, is a species of plant found in the western United States. It is native to chaparral and mixed forest habitats in the foothills and mountain ranges of California , and to some mountains in Arizona.
Description
Lonicera interrupta is a hardy shrub with a woody trunk. It is quite drought-tolerant.
It sends up spiked inflorescences of yellow honeysuckle flowers. Each flower is about a centimeter long, with prominent stamens extending from the rolled-back lips. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.
The fruits are red, spherical, and shiny.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q6674635 entry
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