Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: P1170826 FZ28

Bracted Honeysuckle

17 Jul 2009 153
I have only seen this plant once before and that was near the edge of Barrier Lake, Kananaskis. The plant above was found yesterday, on a hike at Bow Valley Provincial Park, Kananaskis, to my delight. This member of the Honeysuckle family grows in moist, wooded areas, June-July. There are two bracts (which turn reddish purple at maturity), with a pair of purplish black berries that are inedible, possibly poisonous.