Phytolacca americana - Wikipedia Phytolacca americana, also known as American pokeweed, pokeweed, poke sallet, pokeberry, dragonberries, pigeonberry weed, and inkberry, is a poisonous, herbaceous perennial plant in the pokeweed family Phytolaccaceae
Pokeweed – A Total Guide To Uses, Control, Toxicity, History One of the most distinct and overbearing plants you may encounter in late Summer is Pokeweed It’s large size, mature reddish-purple stems and dark purple berries give it a unique appearance
Common Pokeweed Identification and Management - Penn State Extension Common pokeweed (Phytolacca decandra) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 9 feet tall Mature plants resemble shrubs or young trees However, the stems are not woody Pokeweed reproduces from seeds
Pokeweed: How to Grow, Care for, and Use This Misunderstood Plant Pokeweed is a hardy perennial normally spread by birds who eat the berries, which are toxic to humans The plant is a host to the giant leopard moth This “weed” can grow up to 12 feet tall and six feet wide The leaves can grow up to 12 inches long, and the plants attract many birds to your garden
Pokeweed | Description, Uses, Facts | Britannica Pokeweed, strong-smelling plant with a poisonous root resembling that of a horseradish Pokeweed is native to wet or sandy areas of eastern North America The berries contain a red dye used to color wine, candies, cloth, and paper Learn more about pokeweed in this article