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Caprifoliaceae
Lonicera

not marked as a favorite taxon *Lonicera fragrantissima Lindley & Paxton. Common name: Sweet-breath-of-spring. Phenology: (Jan-) Feb-early Apr; Apr-May. Habitat: Forests, woodlands, roadbanks, old house sites, spreading (sometimes aggressively) from horticultural use. Distribution: Native of China.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, K4, NcTx, NY, Pa, RAB, Tn, Va, Ferguson (1966a), Rehder (1903); = n/a — C, F, Tat; = Xylosteon fragrantissimum (Lindl. & Paxton) Small — S. Basionym: Lonicera fragrantissima Lindl. & Paxton 1852

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native range: eastern China



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