Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Twinberry (Lonicera involucrata var. involucrata) is a native shrub that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in moist places, at elevations from 2000-9500 feet.

In California, the two recognized varieties of Lonicera involucrata have different ranges. Var. involucrata has mostly yellow flowers and is found in the Sierra.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

10 ft Tall

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Color

Red

Special uses

Hedge

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

Site type

Moist places

Plant communities

Closed-cone Pine Forest, Coastal Strand, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 14 likely

Confirmed Likely

Behrensia conchiformis

Euceratia castella