Shrub Fruit Tassels Blueberry in appearance

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  1. Un4gtble

    Un4gtble Member

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    Would like to find out what the plant is.

    It appears to be a Shrub. The tassel grow to about 7 inches give or take. At first there are little buds that have perhaps a very small petal, then come the Green fruit, they rippen to a blueberry looking fruit.

    The taste is that of a bitter blueberry (similar at least) The fruit does tingle the tongue, assuming it's poisonous.

    The branches/trunk etc. are all magenta in color(Like Rubarb color).

    The photo's I've included below were taken from my cell. I hope they suffice. Please contact me L2Cycle@hotmail.com if you have any idea what this is.

    Thanks Much! -Mandi
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Pokeberry (Phytolacca).
     
  3. Un4gtble

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    BINGO!!! Thank you, now I can find out more about this.

    What a quick answer!
     
  4. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Just thought I'd add that sampling plants you don't know the identification of is a pretty risky activity.
     

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