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Phytolacca octandra

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Decumbent herb to 35cms tall. Succulent stems and leaves. Flowers in spikes. Flower color ranging from white to dark pink.

Habitat:

Growing beside freshwater creek at Te Mata Lodge, New Zealand

Reference Links:

Factsheet - Phytolacca octandra

Species ID Suggestions

Inkweed, pokeweed, red-ink plant

Phytolacca octandra
KristinaPettersson
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Comments (1)
Andrea Lim
Thank you again Kristina for the ID! Cheers!

Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of Oceania
Mission
Fruiting Bodies of the World
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Flora and Fauna of New Zealand
Mission
Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand

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PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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