Gelsemium sempervirens
Similar to Lonicera japonica Thunb.
Yellow jasmine or Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) may be confused with Japanese honeysuckle. Carolina jessamine has thinner leaves and hairless stems. It is semi-evergreen and has lovely dark green, glossy foliage. The showy clusters of flowers in early spring are bright yellow and very fragrant. Carolina jessamine is a great landscape alternative to Lonicera japonica.