Lonicera caerulea var. altaica
Pall.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLonicera caerulea, commonly known as honeyberry or by various honeysuckle names, is a non-climbing honeysuckle native throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. The plant or its fruit has also come to be called haskap, derived from its name in the language of the native Ainu people of Hokkaido, Japan.
Description
A temperate shrub in the Caprifoliaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible, though it can be bitter.
Traditional Uses
Fruit can be bitter.
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Medicinal Uses
Over centuries in East Asian countries, Lonicera caerulea has been used for supposed therapeutic applications in traditional medicine.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Russia,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Jurikova, T., et al, 2012, Phenolic Profile of Edible Honeysuckle Berries (Genus Lonicera) and Their Biological Effects. Molecules, 2012, 17:61-79 (As Lonicera altaica)
- Wiersema, J. H. & Leon, B., 2013, World Economic Plants. A Standard Reference CRC Press. 2nd Ed. p 413
