Are honeysuckle berries edible?
On One Hand: Most Species Are SafeThe slightly sweet, red-orange berries produced by some strains of honeysuckle-particularly Mountain Fly-Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea)- are perfectly safe to eat, and are sometimes used in jam, jelly and other fruit recipes.On the Other: Some Aren’t SafeOne strain of honeysuckle-Lonicera japonica, or “Japanese honeysuckle”-produces poisonous berries. These berries are black, rather than other strains’ red or orange. They are only toxic in large quantities but should be avoided altogether.Bottom LineIf you aren’t sure exactly what plant you’re looking at, it’s usually a good rule in general not to eat it. But if you’re sure that a particular honeysuckle plant is not L.
