Arizona honeysuckle, Lonicera arizonica
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This is probably the largest population of this lovely native plant in the City of Flagstaff. It spreads by runners and it blooms in June, covering the northeast-facing slope with red blossoms. The flowers appear clustered in a starburst pattern, unlike the paired pattern of domestic honeysuckle flowers. It is OK to pluck a blossom or two and bite into the base of the blossom to enjoy the sweet taste. But be careful to avoid the poison ivy that is intermixed with it.