Black Bryony (Noun)
Meaning
Common European twining vine with tuberous roots and cordate leaves and red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The black bryony is a common sight in European woodlands, its twining stems and heart-shaped leaves a familiar sight to many walkers.
- Black bryony is often found growing in hedgerows and woodland edges, where its red berries provide a valuable food source for birds and small mammals.
- The tuberous roots of the black bryony make it a difficult plant to eradicate once it has become established in a garden.
- In some parts of Europe, the black bryony is considered an invasive species, outcompeting native plants for space and resources.
- The black bryony's cordate leaves are a distinctive feature of the plant, and can be used to identify it in the wild.