Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum)
Tall shrub up to 4m, branches arching and rooting where they touch the ground. Leaves long oval, broadest beyond middle, dark green, shiny or leathery, with a prominent midrib. Flowers large, purple, in conspicuous heads.

Common in and around woodland strip.

Spotters' score: 3

ref: p.180

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Rhododendron