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Lonicera japonica ThesaurusNoun | 1. | Lonicera japonica - an Asiatic trailing evergreen honeysuckle with half-evergreen leaves and fragrant white flowers turning yellow with age; has become a weed in some areasJapanese honeysucklegenus Lonicera, Lonicera - woodbinehoneysuckle - shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera |
lonicera japonica honeysuckle honeysuckleBe careful, some are poisonous, some are not and it’s hard to tell them apart. There are almost 200 varieties, it would take a whole book to discuss the differences. A vine that stays green all year. Upturned white flowers that turn yellow. NOTE: Some varieties have berries that are highly poisonous - Do not eat them! Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), is one of the edible variety. Extremely fragrant edible 2-lipped white/yellow flowers that are a bit purple or pink when young. Simple-shaped opposite leaves. Grows as a vine/bush. Fruit is blue/black berry-like with 3-5 stones. Leaves, stems, flowers edible. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, reduces blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis, upper respiratory infections, pneumonia, tumors, skin diseases, rashes, cholesterol, viruses. Even used for tuberculosis. Compounds so strong, they are toxic to fish and some animals. Plant grows aggressively and can take over an entire building if left alone. Be sure you know which type you are dealing with before consuming.MedicalSeeJapanese honeysuckleLonicera japonica Related to Lonicera japonica: Lonicera japonica halliana, Japanese honeysuckle, Forsythia suspensaSynonyms for Lonicera japonicanoun an Asiatic trailing evergreen honeysuckle with half-evergreen leaves and fragrant white flowers turning yellow with ageSynonymsRelated Words- genus Lonicera
- Lonicera
- honeysuckle
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