Mountain fly honeysuckle, Fuller's honeysuckle

Lonicera villosa

Physical Characteristics

Lonicera villosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft) at a slow rate. It is in flower from April to May. 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. America - Newfoundland to Alaska, south to Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or preserved[43, 105, 200]. A milder flavour than most edible honeysuckles, they can be eaten raw but are mainly used in making jams, jellies and refreshing drinks[183]. There is a distinct bitterness in the flavour, even when fully ripe[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known