Honeysuckle,中名忍冬,又稱金銀花,是台灣平地常見植物。
初綻時白色花瓣姿態如悠閒步於田間的白鷺鷥,成熟後逐漸轉為亞熱帶耀眼熱情的金黃色,盛開時新舊相參黃白相映。
因花葉對生花朵成對生於枝葉間,就像一對永不分離的戀人,所以又有一個浪漫的名字 ”鴛鴦藤“。
在南歐義大利人稱之為“abbracciaboschi",意指為樹的擁抱者。
Honeysuckle is best known for its sweetly scented flowers. In its early stages, its flowers remain pure white. And as it matures, the flowers blossom into beautiful golden yellow, creating a colorful scenery.
Honeysuckle flowers are borne in pairs symmetrically like the wedded and inseparable lovers, leading to the common name of "twinberry". While in Italy, people call it “abbracciaboschi”, one that embraces the nature.