Poison Control Center
at The University of Kansas Health System
Honeysuckle
Scientific name
Lonicera
Common name
Honeysuckle
Type
Outdoor plant
Toxicity: 2
Ingestion may cause minor symptoms such as rash, vomiting or diarrhea.
Toxic parts
Flowers
Description
Lonicera is a genus of shrub or vine with about 180 species of honeysuckle. Most have:
- Oblong, dark green leaves
- Trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters
24-hour Poison Control Center hotline: 1-800-222-1222
Disclaimer
The list of poisonous plants on this website does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known or that might be found in a home or yard. Also, the plants are listed by common or scientific name but might be known to you by other names. The University of Kansas Health System does not advise eating any of the plants listed on this site. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. The information on this site is taken from literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. In case of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.