Phytolacca americana
(American Pokeweed)
Phytolacca americana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3159
Phytolacca americana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3162
Phytolacca americana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3147
Phytolacca americana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0109
Phytolacca americana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0100
Phytolacca americana, Nails Creek Unit, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 07944
Phytolacca americana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0110
Phytolacca americana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3154
| Scientific Name | Phytolacca americana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PHAM4 |
| Common Name | American Pokeweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 19523 |
| Family | Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Widespread; disturbed areas, open woods, wood margins, and clearings. Plant: Tall, bushy perennial 4 to 10 feet tall (example below was much shorter, however, about 2-1/2 feet tall); reddish stems. Leaves: Stem leaves on petioles 1/3 to 2-1/3 inches long; lanceolate to ovate, 4 to 10 inches long, smooth edges. Inflorescence: Terminal racemes of small white flowers with five petal-like sepals, and white stamens; no petals; green ovary in center; short pedicels; flowers at the tip co-occur with green berries further down. Fruit: Purple-black, 1/4 to 1/2-inch diameter when mature. Bloom Period: June to November. References: SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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