Phytolacca americana
Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pigeonberry
Family:
Pokeweed (Phytolaccaceae)
Lifespan:
Perennial
Height:
1-3 m
Flower Color:
White
Flower Size:
6 inch spikes of 1/4 inch flowers
Bloom Season:
July-September
Fruit:
A dark purple berry
Conditions:
Damp thickets, clearings, and roadsides
Sunlight:
Full to filtered sun
Moisture:
Damp
Most of the plant is poisonous, although young tender leaves may be eaten if they are thoroughly cooked with two exchanges of water.
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