Bryonia cretica L. is a plant in the Cucurbitaceae family, order Cucurbitales, kingdom Plantae. Toxic/Poisonous.

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Bryonia cretica L.

Bryonia cretica L.

Bryonia cretica L. is a toxic perennial flowering vine common across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Turkmenistan, used in traditional medicine.

Family
Genus
Bryonia
Order
Cucurbitales
Class
Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Is Bryonia cretica L. Poisonous?

Yes, Bryonia cretica L. (Bryonia cretica L.) is classified as poisonous or toxic. Toxicity risk detected (mainly via ingestion); avoid direct contact and ingestion. Never consume or handle this species without proper identification by an expert.

About Bryonia cretica L.

Bryonia cretica L., commonly called Cretan bryony or English mandrake, is a perennial plant species in the genus Bryonia. This species produces flowers that bloom in summer; individual flowers typically measure between 3 and 5 millimeters. Its fruits are toxic, but parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine. It is a common plant across most of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Turkmenistan.

Photo: (c) Martin A. Prinz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Martin A. Prinz · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Cucurbitales Cucurbitaceae Bryonia
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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