Lonicera xylosteum, commonly known as fly honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. This shrub has several synonyms, including L. alpigena, L. sibirica, L. tatarica, and L. ledebourii, among others. Fly honeysuckle is a hardy plant that can grow up to 4 meters in height and has oval-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring. The berries produced by this shrub are edible but have a sour taste. It is a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and landscaping because of its attractive foliage, flowers, and berries. In traditional medicine, fly honeysuckle leaves and flowers are used to treat respiratory ailments, fever, and inflammation.