Bryony

/ˈbraɪəni/ noun

A climbing plant with small greenish flowers and red berries, common in European hedgerows and historically used in medicine.

From Greek 'bryonia' (to swell), named for the plant's ability to grow rapidly. Also called 'wild vine' in traditional herbalism.

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