Common Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
Medium/tall, almost hairless, stems not winged. Leaves pointed oval, stalked, toothed, not lobed, in opposite pairs. Flowers red-brown, two-lipped, open-mouthed, in a green tube; June-September. Fruit a capsule.

Can be found at railings (far end of playground): look carefully, because it's not obvious.

Spotters' score: 8

ref: p.218/5

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Common Figwort