Is Honeysuckle Poisonous to People?
Honeysuckle is a flowering vine or shrub that grows across northern Asia, Europe and North America. The genus of Lonicera includes over 150 distinct species of honeysuckle. Portions of some of these species may be poisonous to people. Does this Spark an idea?
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Leaves
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The leaves of some species of honeysuckle, such as Chinese Honeysuckle, can be poisonous if ingested in large quantities.
Berries
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The berries of some species of honeysuckle include mild levels of a toxin that acts as a poison to people. The berries generally contain higher levels of toxins than leaves.
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Symptoms
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Symptoms of poisoning by honeysuckle may include vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. Contact a poison control center or dial 911 immediately if you or someone you know may be suffering from honeysuckle toxicity.
Nectar
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The nectar of honeysuckle flowers is safe to eat, even in species with poisonous berries, such as Chinese Honeysuckle.
Blue Honeysuckle
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Lepidoptera A few species of honeysuckle such as Lonicera caerulea, commonly called blue honeysuckle, have edible berries. Several species of Lepidoptera, which includes large insects such as moths and butterflies, eat these berries.
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So many things are different in school that this is a new one on me brought to my attention by my daughter, that her teachers are going to be doing a Honeysuckle test.. If the test comes out Yellow it proves the students have been eating them.. Is this a true test?
