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Common HoneySuckle, Heesch, Netherlands One of few native wild plants in the Netherlands that can compete with the overwhelming beauty of some tropical plants. This is a very large climbing plant that can grow several meters tall. Since there are multiple honeysuckles in the genus, in dutch we refer to this particular species as the &quot;wild honeysuckle&quot;.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64209/common_honeysuckle_-_side_view_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Common HoneySuckle - side view, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/64209_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=kmcpQaevQbT1zPn6akQbePWTpTc%3D" width="200" height="144" alt="Common HoneySuckle - side view, Heesch, Netherlands One of few native wild plants in the Netherlands that can compete with the overwhelming beauty of some tropical plants. This is a very large climbing plant that can grow several meters tall. Since there are multiple honeysuckles in the genus, in dutch we refer to this particular species as the &quot;wild honeysuckle&quot;.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64210/common_honeysuckle_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64208/common_honeysuckle_-_front_view_heesch_netherlands.html Common Honeysuckle,Europe,Heesch,Lonicera periclymenum,Netherlands,World" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64208/common_honeysuckle_-_front_view_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Common HoneySuckle - front view, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/64208_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=OdWvR8DDFiugOBsqQVoamcMRWH0%3D" width="200" height="124" alt="Common HoneySuckle - front view, Heesch, Netherlands One of few native wild plants in the Netherlands that can compete with the overwhelming beauty of some tropical plants. This is a very large climbing plant that can grow several meters tall. Since there are multiple honeysuckles in the genus, in dutch we refer to this particular species as the &quot;wild honeysuckle&quot;.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64210/common_honeysuckle_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64209/common_honeysuckle_-_side_view_heesch_netherlands.html Common Honeysuckle,Europe,Heesch,Lonicera periclymenum,Netherlands,World" /></a></figure> Common Honeysuckle,Europe,Heesch,Lonicera periclymenum,Netherlands,World Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Common HoneySuckle, Heesch, Netherlands

One of few native wild plants in the Netherlands that can compete with the overwhelming beauty of some tropical plants. This is a very large climbing plant that can grow several meters tall. Since there are multiple honeysuckles in the genus, in dutch we refer to this particular species as the "wild honeysuckle".

Common HoneySuckle - side view, Heesch, Netherlands One of few native wild plants in the Netherlands that can compete with the overwhelming beauty of some tropical plants. This is a very large climbing plant that can grow several meters tall. Since there are multiple honeysuckles in the genus, in dutch we refer to this particular species as the "wild honeysuckle".<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64210/common_honeysuckle_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64208/common_honeysuckle_-_front_view_heesch_netherlands.html Common Honeysuckle,Europe,Heesch,Lonicera periclymenum,Netherlands,World

Common HoneySuckle - front view, Heesch, Netherlands One of few native wild plants in the Netherlands that can compete with the overwhelming beauty of some tropical plants. This is a very large climbing plant that can grow several meters tall. Since there are multiple honeysuckles in the genus, in dutch we refer to this particular species as the "wild honeysuckle".<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64210/common_honeysuckle_heesch_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64209/common_honeysuckle_-_side_view_heesch_netherlands.html Common Honeysuckle,Europe,Heesch,Lonicera periclymenum,Netherlands,World

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    Ooh! Nice! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thank you. If you're interested in the "making of": intentionally shooting fully against the natural light, strong fill flash. The result is basically no shadows at all. Definitely a hit-and-miss tactic though. Posted 7 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        In this case, it created really beautiful light! Posted 7 years ago
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    Beautiful native honeysuckle! Most Lonicera found in my area are introduced (and considered invasive)! Posted 7 years ago

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The Common Honeysuckle

''Lonicera periclymenum'', known as Common Honeysuckle, European Honeysuckle or Woodbine is a deciduous climber that grows up to 10 m high. It is native to much of Europe, growing as far north as southern Norway and Sweden.

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Uploaded Aug 3, 2018. Captured Jun 9, 2018 20:32.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO560
  • 105mm

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