Lonicera
as a genus contains over 180 species of woody shrubs
and vines. The flowers vary from white to pink
and yellow and the fruit are small, fleshy
berries that are generally bright red or yellow
but may also be blue to black in color. All
members of the species have opposite leaves and
the vines climb by twining.
Named for
Adam Lonitzer (1528-1586) a German
naturalist.