Black Bryony is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in woodlands and hedgerows, to a mature height of up to 300cm.
Black Bryony is a climber with attractive heart-shaped glossy leaves. It has separate male and female plant forms which bear inconspicuous clusters of greenish flowers along its trailing stems. The presence of established Black Bryony can be an indicator of ancient woodland.
Botanic classification and naming: Black Bryony is a member of the Yam (Dioscoreaceae) family. The genus name
'Dioscorea' identifies the plant as a Yam and its species name 'communis' means 'commonly-found plant'.
Concerns: All parts of Black Bryony are highly poisonous, with the toxins more concentrated in its red berries, tubers and roots.
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