Plants

American pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Observations in the area: 11
Last sighting: 9 October 2025
Category: Plants

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The species

Phytolacca americana, the American pokeweed or simply pokeweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the pokeweed family Phytolaccaceae growing up to 8 feet (2 meters) in height. It is native to the eastern United States and has significant toxicity.

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When it has been observed

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