Pokeweed | Phytolacca americana

Photo Credit: Forest & Kim Starr

Photo Credit: Karan A. Rawlins

Photo Credit: Rebekah D. Wallace



Perennial; course, unpleasant-scented green foliage. Coarse red or purple tinged stems. Flowers are erect to drooping clusters and lack petals. Berries are a glossy purple-black color at maturity. Large fleshy crown and taproot.
Plant Details
Habitat Notes | Roadsides, gardens, orchards, vineyards, crop fields and disturbed areas. |
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Mature Height | 10’ |