My grandmother called this a pic-a-back bush. What is it?

Melinda: Plant lore passed from one generation to the next is part of the fun and adventure of gardening.

Common names like the one your grandmother provided are often limited to certain families or regions. Your grandmother’s plant is a type of honeysuckle (Lonicera). The fused leaves near the growing tip and the cluster of flower buds are typical of several honeysuckle vines, including Italian honeysuckle (L. caprifolium). Once the flowers appear, it will be easier for you to identify the specific honeysuckle species.