Red Bryony (Noun)
Meaning
Bryony having fleshy roots pale green flowers and very small red berries; Europe; North Africa; western Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The red bryony plant is recognized by its fleshy roots and its pale green flowers that give way to very small red berries.
- Red bryony is native to most of Europe and it can be found in North Africa and parts of western Asia.
- The crimson berries of red bryony are quite attractive to many birds that eat the fruit.
- In late autumn and early winter when many plants have died the berries of the bryony turn a deep shade of red.
- People once used the roots of red bryony as a popular ingredient in various homemade medications.