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  1. Phytolacca americana - Wikipedia

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

  2. How to Get Rid of Pokeweed: 8 Methods - The Spruce

    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.

  3. Pokeweed – A Total Guide To Uses, Control, Toxicity, History

    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.

  4. How to Get Rid of Pokeweed in Your Yard - Better Homes & Gardens

    Jun 16, 2025 · Although pokeweed is native to parts of North America, it is aggressive and toxic. Use these tips to eliminate it from your yard.

  5. Pokeweed | Description, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

    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 …

  6. Common Pokeweed Identification and Management - Penn State …

    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 …

  7. People Hate This Toxic Weed, But I Secretly Love It – Here’s Why ...

    Jun 25, 2025 · Pokeweed has grown wild in the United States for centuries, since long before the colonists arrived. Indigenous people found many uses for it, both medicinal and culinary, as well as …

  8. Pokeweed: How to Grow, Care for, and Use This Misunderstood Plant

    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 …

  9. Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed, Common Pokeweed, …

    Pokeweed is a herbaceous perennial in the Phytolaccaceae family, native to most of North America and found growing in pastures, recently cleared areas, woodland openings and along fencerows and in …

  10. Pokeweed - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD

    Learn more about Pokeweed uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain Pokeweed.