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Lonicera quinquelocularis

Family: Caprifoliaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are broadly oval and dark green. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are pale yellow and occur in pairs or small clusters. The fruit are oval and brownish-black.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In the Himalayas it grows in moist shaded areas between 2,000-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Badkukra, Badru

Synonyms