Lonicera hispidula
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Summary:
hairy honeysuckle, California honeysuckleDescription:
Lonicera hispidula is a crawling rather than climbing vine with hairy branches and pink to purple flowers.
Cultural Narrative:
The flowers and pollen are said to be sweet, though few other cultural uses are documented.
PALEOETHNOBOTANICAL IDENTIFICATION:
The seeds of hairy honeysuckle are larger than the other honeysuckle seeds, 3.5 mm in diameter, though they exhibit more variation.
Location Description:
Hairy honeysuckle grows primarily in coastal regions from Vancouver Island to southern California. It is found in dry, open forests and rocky ridges.