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The red honeysuckle is always poisonous
Caution: The red honeysuckle is poisonous!
The red honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) is often cultivated as a hedge plant due to its easy care and decorative berries. But be careful: The berries are similar looking berries are poisonous!
Red honeysuckle poisonous to humans and animals
Unlike blue honeysuckle varieties, the berries of the red honeysuckle contain the bitter substance Xylostein. It is poisonous to humans and many animals, especially pets.
Even eating small amounts of red honeysuckle can cause a number of ailments:
The consumption of larger amounts of honeysuckle can have serious consequences:
Red honeysuckles should therefore not be planted in gardens where children play or pets frequently.
Tips
In contrast to the red honeysuckle, the fruits of the Blue Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea) are not poisonous. The interesting-looking blue fruits of the Maibeere variety taste juicy-sweet and are edible raw and cooked.