Diervilla lonicera Bush honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Diervilla lonicera
Bush honeysuckle
Deciduous shrub
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The Diervilla lonicera plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Florida. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bush honeysuckle. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. canadensis. Willd. D. humilis. Pers.

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Latin Name:  Diervilla lonicera
Common Name:  Bush honeysuckle
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Dry gravelly soils[200] in woodlands[235].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are diuretic[257]. A compound decoctin has been used in the treatment of stomach aches[257]. This contrasts with a report that the leaves contain a narcotic principle, inducing nausea[207]. The plant is used as a gargle in catarrhal angina[207]. The root is diuretic, galactogogue, laxative and ophthalmic[257]. A cooled infusion has been used as an eyewash for sore eyes[257]. The bark is laxative and ophthalmic[257]. An infusion has been used to increase milk flow in a nursing mother and as an eyewash for sore eyes[257].

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