 Both shrubby and vining sorts have strongly fibrous stems which have been used for binding and textiles.The fruit is a red, blue or black spherical or elongated berry containing several seeds; in most species the berries are mildly poisonous, but in a few (notably "Lonicera caerulea") they are edible and grown for home use and commerce.Most honeysuckle berries are attractive to wildlife, which has led to species such as "L. japonica" and "L. maackii" spreading invasively outside of their home ranges.