BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Crawley, M., 2004

Distinguishing Lonicera nitida and L. pileata

Short note with illustrations and tabulated differences. This is a reply to a note by Eric Clement in BSBI News Sept 2003 no 94, p34 about the two species.

Journal BSBI News
Volume 95
Page range 48
Comments and Corrigenda A reply from Alison Rutherford appears in BSBI News 2004 no 96, p43 arguing that it isn't always so easy. L. nitida can have larger leaves and there is a possible hybrid (CV 'Elegant').
Coverage The two species in the title.
Illustrations Half tone scan of foliage.
Identify With x8 or x10 hand lens.
Specimen Prep. Fresh or pressed vegetative material.

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Taxonomic Scope

Lonicera (honeysuckles) Identification Current

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