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Poke Weed

Phytolacca Americana

Photo by es2015314
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Description:

Grows up to 8 ft. The leaves grow on purple and Green stems and a large white taproot. The flowers are Green to white. With purple and black berries. Song birds eat these.

Habitat:

Found in North America, Midwest , gulf coast, and also scattered populations in the west.

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2015

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