Common Name(s)	Woody Nightshade
Latin name	Solanum Dulcamara
Description	The plant has long trailing stems which may be up to 3m (10ft) long. The dark green pointed leaves have  small stalked leaflets or lobes near the base. The flowers are purple with yellow cone-like stamens. The fruits are green changing to orange then red.
Hazard	The green berries are poisonous and if eaten in large quantities serious symptoms may occur.
Effects	The red berries if eaten can cause only mild symptoms or non at all, usually mild stomach pains. If the green berries are eaten in large amounts vomiting, thirst and laboured breathing are usual reactions.
Flowering Period	June to September.
Location	Climbing trees through hedges, or particularly in coastal areas spread along the ground.