Lonicera xylosteum explained

Lonicera xylosteum, commonly known as fly honeysuckle,[1] European fly honeysuckle, dwarf honeysuckle[2] or fly woodbine is a deciduous shrub.

The glossy red (or occasionally yellow) berries of this shrub are mildly poisonous to humans – children who ingest a large number (c. 30) of berries may experience abdominal pain and vomiting.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fly honeysuckle . . RHS Gardening . Royal Horticultural Society . 31 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Plants profile for Lonicera xylosteum . . Plants database . Natural Resources Conservation Service . 31 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Lonicera xylosteum . . Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System . Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility . 31 August 2017.

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