Common Name(s) White Bryony

Latin Name Bryonia Dioica
Description This plant is not related to Black Bryony. The leaves are light green and have three or five broadly pointed lobes. The leaves and stems are covered in stiff hairs. The greenish-white flowers grow in clusters at the base of the leaves, when the leaves yellow and die back dullish red berries appear.
Hazards The berries of the plant are more likely to be eaten by children, only a few can cause poisoning. The roots if eaten can also cause poisoning.
Effects Vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pains, breathing problems.
Flowering Period Summer flowers, berries in autumn.
Location Woods, thickets throughout Britain. Less common in the north. Grows intertwined through other trees and shrubs.