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common pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
40.4324, -87.0374
Field Notes
Description:
these beautiful berries are toxic
Habitat:
University research forest
Notes:
The plant contains toxins. Berries and young shoots are eaten in the southeastern US. Cooking is believed to inactivate the toxins. In the 19th century tinctures were used to treat rheumatism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytolacca_americana
Reference Links:
Ohio Perennial and Biennial Weed Guide
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 22, 2011
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