Historically, poke root has been used in herbal medicine. However, all the components of the pokeweed plant are toxic to humans if not prepared in a specific way. Poke root (Phytolacca americana) is a ...

Although burial is known to have important effects on seed predation in a variety of habitats, the role of burial depth in affecting the removal of seeds in early-successional systems is poorly known.

With its vibrant colors and remarkable height, pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is hard to miss, and you might even think it beautiful. This striking native of eastern North America also serves as an ...

Up until recently (when I finally looked this up), I thought pokeweed was a noxious invasive plant and was horrified when some popped up out back along a sunny border. It snuck up on me, I didn’t see ...

China: root eaten. Due to the presence of phytolaccotoxin, the root must be sliced, thoroughly boiled, and soaked in changes of water. Alternatively thinly sliced, soaked two nights in eastern (sic) ...

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