Central China honeysuckle
Lonicera henryi
Family: Caprifoliaceae
What it is like
An evergreen or partly deciduous shrub. The stems are hairy and twining. They can scramble 9 m high. The leaves are oval or sword shaped. They are 8 cm long and a deep glossy green. The flowers are in pairs and are yellow to red. They are in heads or spikes. The fruit are purplish-black.
There are about 150 Lonicera species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is native to the mountains of central and western China. It suits hardiness zones 4-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
CAUTION: The flowering shoots and flowers are used for tea.
Edible parts
Flowers - tea, leaves, stem