*2.11. Lonicera*

*Lonicera* (Caprifoliaceae) is a genus that comprises more than 150 species of shrubs and twining climbers, occurring in North America, South Europe, North Africa, Philippines, and Malaysia [134]. *L. japonica* and *L. morrowii*, which are native to Asia, are ornamental species distributed in many areas of the world. In the USA, they are considered invasive plants [135]. Only 3 fungal species have been found to grow as endophytes in *Lonicera* plant tissues (Table 12): *Fusarium* sp., *Phyllosticta* sp., and *Guignarda mangiferae*.

**Table 12.** Endophytic fungi isolated from *Lonicera* species.

