Guelder-rose
Guelder-rose Viburnum opulus can be found across most of Britain and Ireland, though it is absent from higher ground. It favours neutral or calcareous soils, often on damp ground, but it is also widely planted in gardens and amenity parkland.
The berries, more correctly 'drupes', are carried in small groups of 20-30, the cluster drooping under the weight of the berries as they ripen from September or early October. Although of low toxicity, the berries may cause vomiting if eaten raw.
Access the Online Atlas of the British & Irish Flora for more information on Guelder-rose, including maps and other material.
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