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Plant Identification #875598

Asked July 02, 2024, 8:12 AM EDT

Can you identify this and let me know how to get rid of it it grows everywhere!

Shiawassee County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Carolyn,

This plant is Bush Honeysuckle or Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii). It is an invasive species in Michigan. Read more here: https://www.misin.msu.edu/facts/detail/?project=misin&id=8&common=Amur+honeysuckle

It is difficult to eradicate but here are a few suggestions. https://www.uvm.edu/news/extension/removing-invasive-honeysuckles-without-chemicals

Good luck with your project. Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 04, 2024, 3:15 PM EDT

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