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Honeysuckle in the Highlands
Honeysuckle in the woods of Scotland. “Wherever there is suddenly more light, flowering plants also try their luck, including honeysuckle. Using its tendrils, it makes its way up around the little trunks, always twining in a clockwise direction. By coiling … Continue reading
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Tagged Forests, Hiking, Honeysuckle, Nature, Outdoors, Scotland, Travel, Walking, Wilderness, Wildlife
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