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White Bryony (Bryonia alba) is a perennial vine and herb native to central and southeastern Europe, extending its range into parts of Asia. White Bryony (Latin: Bryonia alba, family Cucurbitaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
White Bryony is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
White Bryony is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family native to ALB, ALT, AUT, BUL, RUC, and RUE. White Bryony thrives in moist conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 7-7.5.
White Bryony grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 6/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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