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Lonicera caprifolium
This variety of honeysuckle produces beautiful reddish-purple flowers which turn yellow when old and die away to produce shiny black berries about 10 to 12mm in diameter.
Italian honeysuckle is native to Europe but is widely grown as a hedge vine. I planted this in my garden because of the beautiful fragrance. I am not quite sure what Lepidopteran is responsible for pollination.
berries are stated to be edible in small quantities but do have side-effects. the plant is used in alternative medicine. http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?Lati...
Spotted on Apr 25, 2012
Submitted on Apr 27, 2012
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