Is Honeysuckle Poisonous?
Honeysuckle is a shrub or a vine, depending on the species, that produces berries and nectar. Honeysuckle is a potentially poisonous plant to pets and humans, although wildlife will often eat of the plant with no repercussions. Does this Spark an idea?
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Effects on Wildlife
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The white flowers of Amur honeysuckle have a pleasing scent and produce berries that small mammals and birds consume. Birds often eat honeysuckle berries from a variety of species without showing any ill effects.
Household Pets
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Symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea occur in some dogs and cats that ingest honeysuckle berries, according to Pet Health 101. Dr. Sue Pounds, a veterinarian from California, also lists honeysuckle as a potential danger to family pets.
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Japanese Honeysuckle
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Symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, cold sweats, convulsions, pupil dilation and respiratory failure can occur as possible reactions to consuming Japanese honeysuckle in large amounts, according to North Carolina State University.
Nectar
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The nectar of honeysuckle causes no harm when people sip it from the flowers.
Environmental Effects
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Honeysuckle may produce certain chemicals that infiltrate the ground and prevent other plants from thriving, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.
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