There are a numer of invasive "bush" honeysuckle plants, varying in aggressiveness. They all have opposite, smooth edged leaves, no thorns, and hollow stems.
Morrow's Honesuckle (Lonicera
morrowii) [ USDA, Wikipedia ]
- Recognizable by its white flowers.
This is the species most commonly found on Acton conservation lands.
Showy
Fly or Bell's Honeysuckle (Lonicera
bella, hybrid of Lonicera
morrowii and Lonicera tatarica) [
GoBotany
]. This variety is recognizable by its white pink flowers.
Tatarian Honesuckle (Lonicera tatarica)
[ USDA,
Wikipedia
] - This variant is recognizable by its pink flowers.
Cut the branches and extract the roots.

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