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American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Photo by JVM
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American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

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Interesting! Thanks
Just giving you the scientific name if you'd like to add it to this spotting! The pioneers used to use pokeweed for food as well, but it's toxic, so it fell out of style for the most part.
I did not know. Cool!
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PublishedJuly 10, 2011

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