Curtis Botanical Magazine
Plate 9352 - Lonicera nitida
Plate 9352 - Lonicera nitida
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Curtis's Botanical Magazine - Plate 9352
Lonicera nitida
Family: CAPRIFOLIACEAE • Tribe: LONICEREAE • Native Region: Western China • Publication Date: April 3rd, 1934
Distribution: East Africa from Uganda to Rhodesia and the Zambesi Valley. • Tab Author: V. S. SUMMERHAYES.
Botanical Description
This bush honeysuckle, along with three other species, was introduced from China by Wilson in 1908. It has proved to be one of the most useful evergreen shrubs for gardens in temperate climates.
Synonyms
Syn. L. ligustrina var. yunnanensis Franchet in Nouv. Arch. Mus. Paris, Ser. 2, X. 53 (1887); Rehder in Sargent, Pl. Wilson. I. 138 (1911).
About This Print
Original black and white uncolored botanical print from Curtis's Botanical Magazine (established 1787). This 9000s series print is from unissued publisher stock, never hand-colored, representing the authentic plate as it appeared in the magazine. Edited by Sir Arthur William Hill for The Royal Horticultural Society, London.
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