Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Twinberry Honeysuckle |
| MainColor | Yellow |
| PlantType |  Shrub |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | June |
| ImageUrl | Lonicera-004 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | Abbotsbury |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Twinberry Honeysuckle is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 metres tall. It features pairs of tubular yellow flowers surrounded by dark bracts, followed by shiny black berries. The leaves are opposite, ovate, and have a distinctive glossy appearance.
Distribution
This species is native to North America, found from Alaska to California and eastwards to the Rocky Mountains. It typically grows in moist, forested areas and along stream banks.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - berries are not suitable for human consumption due to their bitter taste and potential toxicity.
Human Toxicity
Mildly Toxic - ingestion of berries may cause digestive upset and other mild symptoms.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - consumption of berries can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea.
Active Compounds
Saponins, tannins, anthocyanins.