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.
American Pokeberry - US Forest Service
American pokeweed is a member of the Phytolaccaceae, the Pokeweed family. Members of the family are found around the world in tropical and subtropical distribution with a few species that occur in temperate areas. About 16 genera and 100 species are recognized in the family.
Pokeweed – A Total Guide To Uses, Control, Toxicity, History
Pokeweed is one of the largest herbaceous perennial plants native to North America, growing up to 10′ tall by 3′ wide in full sun and moist soil. Scientifically known as Phytolacca americana, in late Summer it stands out with it’s dark red stems, large leaves, and clusters of dark purple berries that are beloved by birds. [1] [2]
Phytolacca americana - North Carolina Extension Gardener ...
Pokeweed is a native herbaceous perennial in the Phytolaccaceae family that may grow 4 to 10 feet high. It is an aggressive plant that self-seeds easily and can become weedy. The plant grows easily in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
The Potential Benefits and Side Effects of Poke Root - Healthline
2024年10月9日 · Poke root (Phytolacca americana) is a flowering shrub with red-pink stems and black-purple berries. It’s native to the southwest and eastern regions of the United States.
Phytolacca americana Profile – California Invasive Plant Council
Phytolacca americana (common pokeweed) is a tall perennial forb/herb (family Scrophulariaceae) that invades disturbed sites throughout most of California except the Great Basin and deserts. In the Southern U.S., specially prepared shoots and berries with the seeds removed are used in …
Phytolacca americana — American pokeweed - Go Botany
American pokeweed has been used as food and medicine, although it can be very poisonous. The young leaves can be eaten after lengthy boiling in two changes of water to leach out the toxins.
Phytolacca americana var. rigida - North Carolina Extension ...
Dark purple-black berry composed of 5-12 segments fused in a ring, on an erect stem (stems shorter than those on P. americana). Seeds are shiny, black and lenticular. Flowers: Flower Color: Black Green Pink White Flower Inflorescence: Raceme Flower Bloom Time: Fall Spring Summer Flower Petals: 4-5 petals/rays Flower Size: < 1 inch Flower ...
Pokeweed | Description, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月11日 · pokeweed, (Phytolacca americana), 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 colour wine, candies, cloth, and paper.
Phytolacca americana - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Phytolacca americana, commonly known as pokeweed, common poke or scoke, is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial that typically grows to 4-10’ tall with a spread to 3-5’ wide.