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.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch