Bryonia cretica subsp. cretica
Bryonia cretica subsp. cretica
- Native to:
- Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | Greece | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Palestine | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Bryonia
- Species:
- Bryonia cretica subsp. cretica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-yellow, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. May benefit from brief soaking before sowing.
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