Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Perfoliate Honeysuckle
MainColor	Orange
PlantType	Shrub
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Lonicera-003
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A deciduous, climbing honeysuckle with sweetly scented white to yellow tubular flowers, which bloom in late spring and early summer, followed by red berries. Often grown for its fragrance and ability to cover walls, fences, or trellises.

Distribution

Native to parts of southern Europe. Widely cultivated in the UK and occasionally naturalised.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Traditionally used in herbal remedies for respiratory issues and as an anti-inflammatory.

Edibility

Berries are toxic and should not be eaten by humans or pets.

Human Toxicity

Leaves and berries contain compounds that can cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested.

Pet Toxicity

Mildly toxic – especially berries, which may cause stomach upset in cats and dogs.

Active Compounds

Saponins, glycosides.