Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Lonicera arizonica Rehder
(Arizona Honeysuckle)
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Lonicera arizonica is a trailing vine with red-orange flowers. The upper leaves are connate-perfoliate and ciliate. Lonicera arizonica is found in the mountains at middle elevation. It can be found growing together with other honeysuckles, but Lonicera arizonica is the only one with an orange-red flower.
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Lonicera arizonica, photo Russ Kleinman & the GNPS Field Trip to Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Pinos Altos Range, May 17, 2009
Lonicera arizonica, uppermost leaves connate, photo Russ Kleinman & the GNPS Field Trip to Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Pinos Altos Range, May 17, 2009
Lonicera arizonica, closeup of flower and ciliate leaves, photo Russ Kleinman & the GNPS Field Trip to Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Pinos Altos Range, May 17, 2009
Lonicera arizonica, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & the GNPS Field Trip to Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Pinos Altos Range, May 17, 2009
Lonicera arizonica, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, McMullen Campground, May 18, 2009
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