By a woodland path in Italy

This tall (over 1 m) plant was by a (damp) woodland footpath by Lago Albano in central Italy. It was mostly over (dying back) in November, but a few flowers were still to be seen. I'd be very grateful for any guidance.

 

Maybe Phytolacca?

 

Thanks Teague, I think that you might be right. I was deterred by the description in my book that the flowers should be greenish-white. But when you Google the image P. americana comes straight up. Thanks again.

 

Could be Phytolacca americana from N America, or could be P. acinosa from E Asia; both are naturalised in Europe. Needs mature fruit to tell them apart (smooth in P. americana, ribbed in P. acinosa).

 

Thanks Michael. I have been more inclined to P. acinos after digging around some more. A question, my book has P. acinos and you mention P. acinosa. Are they equivalent - is there a correct version?

 

A typo in your book, I guess! The correct spelling is Phytolacca acinosa: IPNI Plant Name Details

Original description: 2 - Flora Indica, - Biodiversity Heritage Library

 

Thanks for the clarification!