Pokeweed |
Pokeweed |
Phytolacca americana |
Pokeweed Family -- Phytolaccaceae |
A tall (3 to 8 foot), large-leaved herb with terminal racemes of white to pale pink
flowers. Flowers about 3/8 inches wide with no petals but 5 sepals. Leaves a
bright green, alternating, and having non-toothed margins. Main stem thick with
the basal portion a reddish green color. (Photographed at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden - June 23) |
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