Lonicera acuminata (Lonicera henryi)

Family: Caprifoliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lonicera henryi is an evergreen Climber growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mildly toxic plants. — Edible flowers, leaves and stems.; No further details are given, but some caution is advised because this genus contains a number of mildly toxic plants.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub, 1200 - 2300 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)