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Phytolacca americana, also known as pokeweed, is a poisonous herb native to North America. It has edible shoots and leaves in spring and summer, but toxic berries and roots, and is used for ornamental, medicinal, and cultural purposes.
Learn about pokeweed, a native plant with a range of uses, from food to dye to medicine. Find out how to plant, care for, and harvest pokeweed, and what to watch out for.
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.
Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush , pokeberry , pokeroot or poke sallet .
11 paź 2024 · Pokeweed is a native plant of eastern North America with a poisonous root and edible leaves and berries. Learn about its botanical features, dye production, and potential health benefits from Britannica articles and related links.
Learn how to grow pokeweed, a perennial plant with colorful stems, leaves, and berries. Find out about its varieties, uses, care, and propagation tips.
18 paź 2023 · Pokeberry is a hardy, native perennial herb normally considered an invasive weed. Others recognize it for its amazing uses. Interested in growing pokeberry plants? Click here to find out how to grow pokeberries and what uses there are for pokeberries.
