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Shrub name #873247

Asked June 15, 2024, 3:52 PM EDT

Are these berries edible?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

This is a type of non-native bush honeysuckle (Lonicera sp.). We have several very similar-looking species in Maryland, and the berries on all of the common bush honeysuckle species are toxic to humans. Do not eat them.

Christa
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied June 17, 2024, 10:33 AM EDT

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