Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Bittersweet

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Solanum dulcamara
Height: 
30 - 300cm
Also Known As: 
Woody Nightshade, Blue Bindweed, Fellonwort, Poisonberry, Tether-devil, Witchflower
Information
Description: 

Blooms from June - August. The stem becoming woody. The flowers are violet, 5 lobed, usually turned back, with the fruit green, turning bright red. Fruit are poisonous.

Distribution: 

Widespread throughout the U.K.

Habitat: 

Grows in woodland, fen and waste ground in nutrient rich moist soil.