Red Honeysuckle, Morrow's honeysuckle
Lonicera tatarica var. morrowii
Family: Caprifoliaceae
What it is like
A deciduous shrub. It grows 1.8 m high and spreads to 1.8 m wide. The leaves are narrowly oval and have fine hairs underneath. The flowers are in pairs and have short tubes. They are white but turn yellow. The fruit are glossy and dark red. It can form hybrids with Lonicera tatarica.
There are about 150 Lonicera species. It can be invasive.
Where it is found
It suits hardiness zones 3-9. It can tolerate both wet and dry sites.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, North America, USA
How it is used for food
CAUTION: It is reported to cause vomiting. The fruit are eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Fruit