Native bush honeysuckles may be confused with exotic honeysuckle.
Flower color varies from creamy white to pink or crimson in some varieties of Tartarian honeysuckle.
The native honeysuckle has expectorant and laxative properties. The flowers in the form of syrup have been used for diseases of the respiratory organs and in asthma and the leaves as decoction in diseases of the liver and spleen. It was also considered a good ingredient in gargles. Fresh Honeysuckle petals 8 pints boiling water Infuse petals for 12 hours. Express lightly and set aside for a few hours.