Lonicera etrusca
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLonicera etrusca is a species of honeysuckle known by the common name Etruscan honeysuckle. It is native to Southern Europe, Western Asia and North Africa and it is known elsewhere, including the Pacific Northwest of North America, as an introduced species where it has escaped cultivation. It is kept in gardens as an ornamental plant.
Description
A shrub in the Caprifoliaceae family found in Mediterranean regions.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are edible.
Known Hazards
The berries are poisonous, however they serve as an important source of food for some animals, namely Frugivores that live alongside L. etrusca.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Central Asia, Europe, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Spain, Tajikistan,
Synonyms
Also Known As
A;bhar, Madreselva
References (2)
- Blanco-Salas, J., et al, 2019, Wild Plants Potentially Used in Human Food in the Protected Area “Sierra Grande de Hornachos” of Extremadura (Spain). Sustainability 2019, 11, 456
- Oran, S. A. S., 2015, Selected Wild Aromatic Plants in Jordan. International Journal of Medicinal Plants. Photon 108 (2015) 686-699
