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american pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Photo by es201510
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Field Notes

Description:

The poke weed is part of the herbaceous perennial plant. It can get up to 8' tall, branching regularly. The stems are smooth, round, and hairless, varying from light green to purplish red. The leaves are rather large getting up to 10" long and 4" across.

Habitat:

habitat generalist (likes majority conditions, very common)

Species ID Suggestions

Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

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