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Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana		  
Family Phytolaccaceae
Bloom Summer, Fall
Habitat Woods, disturbed sites, roadsides
Status Native
Cycle Perennial
Height 2-9 feet
Flower White, 5-parted, 1/4" wide on a 4-8" spike-like cluster.
Leaf Leaves are large with smooth or wrinkled edges, lance-like to oval.
Notes This plat is HAZARDOUS! The dark colored berries are toxic to mammals if ingested. Birds eat the berries with no ill effects. It blooms July & August.

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