This is a very pretty plant in all stages. the scrambling habit of S. dulcamara allows the flower to hang down gracefully in bunches and then the shiny green fruits eventually turn red and look delicious. This is a shame because it is very poisonous like many members of the Solanum family. It is often incorrectly known as Deadly Nightshade by non botanists.
Banks of River Itchen, Southampton 2nd October 2004
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Added on 2nd October 2004, amended on February 4th 2005