Suikazura
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Suikazura (スイカズラ) is the Japanese name of a perennial vine, known in English as wild honeysuckle or woodbine.
A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, its scientific name is Lonicera japonica Thunb. Reference Makino no.2401.
Suikazura blooms in early summer. The fragrant flowers turn from white to yellow.
The dried leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine.