Bryonia dioica Jacq.
Bryonia dioica
Bryonia dioica, commonly known as red bryony and white bryony, is a perennial climbing vine native to Central and Southern Europe. It belongs to the cucumber family Cucurbitaceae and features five-pointed leaves and blue or white flowers. The vine produces red berry fruit.
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Cucurbitales
Cucurbitaceae
Bryonia
The plant contains various toxic compounds, including bryonin and cucurbitacin. These compounds are responsible for its toxicity to humans, causing skin irritation, gastrointestinal issues, and in severe cases, paralysis or death. The seeds are edible and used in starch dishes.
The plant has been used in herbalism, particularly in medieval times as an antidote for leprosy. The root can be used fresh or dried and is harvested in the autumn.
May to June
Up to 6 meters
Blue or White
Woodlands, hedgerows, and cultivated areas in Central and Southern Europe
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