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white bryony

Scientific Name: Bryonia alba

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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White Bryony (Bryonia spp.)

White Bryony refers to several plant species within the Bryonia genus, particularly Bryonia alba and Bryonia dioica. These plants share the common name Bryony (White Bryony, Red Bryony) and are known by various other names, often leading to confusion with botanically unrelated plants like black bryony.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text indicates that the entire White Bryony plant (leaves, berries, vines) is considered toxic to horses.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that White Bryony produces red and shiny berries.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bryonia alba, Bryonia dioica, Bryonia cretica ssp. dioica
  • Common Names: White Bryony, Red Bryony, Wild Vine, Wild Hops, Devil's Turnip, English Mandrake, Ladies' Seal, Tamus, Wild Vine, and many others including Bastard Turnip, Black-berried Bryony, Black-berried White Bryony, Parsnip Turnip, Snakeweed.
  • Family: Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber or Melon Family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Europe and Eurasia/Mediterranean region.
  • Naturalized in parts of North America, including the Palouse region.
  • Typically found in hedgerows, woodland edges, and climbing over brush and trees.

Ecological Role

  • Listed as a noxious weed in some regions (e.g., Idaho) due to its ability to rapidly cover vegetation.
  • Considered a class-B noxious weed in Franklin County.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Herbaceous perennial vine with climbing stems that can grow to 12 feet or more.
  • Possesses thick, fleshy, light yellow roots.
  • Leaves are palmate, lobed, and a dull green.
  • Climbs by means of curled tendrils, which can spiral both clockwise and anti-clockwise.
  • Produces clusters of small, greenish-white flowers with five petals.
  • Berries are red and shiny (B. dioica) or blackish (B. alba).

Quirky Facts

  • The text mentions intriguing folklore associated with Bryony, referring to it as the "English Mandrake."

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant's strong climbing habit allows it to cover and potentially smother other vegetation.
  • The text mentions it can grow up and cover the top of trees in a single season.