Twinberry
Lonicera involucrata (Distegia involucrata)

Family: Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae)
AKA: Bush Honeysuckle, Bearberry Honeysuckle
Photo taken on: June 24, 2009
Location: Almont, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to subalpine
Habitat: Moist soils, woodlands

A shrub growing 3-6ft. Tubular flowers grow in pairs with large red bracts. The shiny black fruit is bitter but enjoyed by bears.