I never saw a plant like this

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  1. Elena3

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    Hello all,
    does anybody know what kind of plant is this? It's 2.5 m height and around 2 m width. It growned by it self in my garden. It started blooming in July and now it has those rounded seeds. I never saw this kind of plant there and can't say where it came from :)

    Thanks :)
     

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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Phytolacca

    They grow fast. Seed can be spread by birds.
     
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    Great, thank you very much! Is there any use from this plant like seeds, leaves or root?
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    If you click on the word "Phytolacca" in my reply it will take you to some info on Wikipedia. The plant is toxic, but it does have some history of use in folk remedies. Not recommended. Some types are grown ornamentally. You may want to remove it before the fruit are mature. It spreads easily.
     
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    Thanks, I won't eat it :)

    All the best!
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Phytolacca acinosa, for species detail.
     

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