Phytolacca americana - ID by Lila Pereszke

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  1. valterj

    valterj Active Member

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    Hi!

    I would like to know what tree is this, please!

    Thanks,
    Valter
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Re: What Plant is this?

    Pokeweed. Frequently asked about.
     
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  3. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    Re: Phytolacca sp.

    yup, pokeweed. cut the stems with the berries off as soon as you can, or, you'll have a ton of seedlings!
     
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  4. Lila Pereszke

    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Re: Phytolacca sp.

    (Yup, it's a P. americana, a nasty invasive weed in Europa, just like P. esculenta...)
     
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    bjo Active Member 10 Years

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    bjo, Aug 12, 2009
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