Lonicera xylosteum

Lonicera xylosteum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Lonicera
Species:
L. xylosteum
Binomial name
Lonicera xylosteum

Lonicera xylosteum, commonly known as fly honeysuckle, European fly honeysuckle, dwarf honeysuckle or fly woodbine is a deciduous shrub.

Its fruit persists for an average of 15.4 days, and bears an average of 4.5 seeds per fruit. Fruits average 88.6% water, and their dry weight includes 43.4% carbohydrates and 1.2% lipids.

The glossy red (or occasionally yellow) berries of this shrub are mildly poisonous to humans  children who ingest a large number (c. 30) of berries may experience abdominal pain and vomiting.