Phytolacca americana, also known as American pokeweed, pokeweed, poke sallet, pokeberry, dragonberries, pigeonberry weed, and inkberry, is a poisonous, herbaceous perennial plant in the …

Pokeweed is a hardy perennial normally spread by birds who eat the berries, which are toxic to humans. The plant is a host to the giant leopard moth. This “weed” can grow up to 12 feet tall and six feet …

Sep 18, 2025 · Common pokeweed (Phytolacca decandra) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 9 feet tall. Mature plants resemble shrubs or young trees. However, the stems are not …

Regional names for the plant include poke, poke sallet, poke salad, and pokeberry. The fruits are important food for mockingbirds, northern cardinals, and mourning doves.

Mar 16, 2024 · American pokeweed (Phytolaca americana) is a perennial plant native to Eastern North America, The South, and The Midwest. The common name poke salad or poke sallet is derived from …

Pokeweed, strong-smelling plant with a poisonous root resembling that of a horseradish. Pokeweed is native to wet or sandy areas of eastern North America. The berries contain a red dye used to color …

Jun 7, 2025 · Learn how to identify and remove invasive pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) by following these tips. Removal prevents the spread of this toxic plant.

One of the most distinct and overbearing plants you may encounter in late Summer is Pokeweed. It’s large size, mature reddish-purple stems and dark purple berries give it a unique appearance.

Oct 27, 2020 · Poke root (Phytolacca americana) is a flowering shrub with red-pink stems and black-purple berries. It’s native to the southwest and eastern regions of the United States.

Common pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a native, perennial herbaceous weed that is predominantely an issue in pastures, perennial systems such as berry, grape and tree fruit, reduced …