Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara)
Clambering, sometimes lying on the ground, downy, up to 2m. Leaves pointed oval, often with two lobes at the base. Flowers in loose clusters, bright purple with petals turning back, with a bright yellow central point (a column of anthers); May-September. Fruit a poisonous egg-shaped berry, green at first, then yellow, then bright red.

Can be found at railings (far end of playground).

Spotters' score: 7

ref: p.216/1

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Bittersweet