bryony (Meaning)

Wordnet

bryony (n)

a vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties

Webster

bryony (n.)

The common name of several cucurbitaceous plants of the genus Bryonia. The root of B. alba (rough or white bryony) and of B. dioica is a strong, irritating cathartic.

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a vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative propertiesThe common name of several cucurb

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Bryony, with its delicate tendrils, climbs the garden fence, adding a touch of natural beauty to the landscape.

The bright berries of the bryony plant attract birds, contributing to the biodiversity of the area.

Despite its ornamental appeal, bryony can be invasive if not properly managed in the garden.

Traditional herbalists have long used bryony roots in medicinal preparations for various ailments.