Plate 9352 - Lonicera nitida

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.