Lonicera periclymenum
Family: Caprifoliaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can be a climbing plant up to 6 m tall. The leaves are entire and opposite. They are narrowly oval and greyish-green. There are up to 12 flowers in a head all growing from a common point. They are trumpet shape. The fruit are bright red berries in a tight cluster.
Where it is found
It is a temperate or Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Britain, Europe, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The flowers are sucked for their nectar. The flowers are used in salads. The berries can be eaten in small amounts but lack flavour.
Edible parts
Nectar, flowers, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Iligabosc, Xuclamel