Lonicera periclymenum,
common names honeysuckle,
common honeysuckle,
European honeysuckle or
woodbine, is a
species of
flowering plant in the
family Caprifoliaceae
native to much of Europe. Growing to or more in height, it is a vigorous
evergreen twining
climber. It is found as far north as southern Norway and Sweden. In the UK it is one of two native honeysuckles, the other being
Lonicera xylosteum. It is often found in woodland or in hedgerows or scrubland. The tubular, two-lipped
flowers are creamy white or yellowish and very sweet smelling (especially during the night). The plant is usually
pollinated by
moths or long-tongued
bees and develops bright red
berries.