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Pokeweed Berry

Phytolacca americana L

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Field Notes

Description:

Leaves are u-shaped.
Light purple stems.
Grows purple berries when ripe, and green when unripe.
Very soft.

Habitat:

Temperate Deciduous Forest

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Maria dB
Welcome to Project Noah! These berries are a favorite food for various birds, too.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2015

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