Texas Wildbuds
Phytolacca americana var. rigida
(American Pokeweed)
Phytolacca americana var. rigida, Packery Channel Park, Nueces Co 6862
Phytolacca americana var. rigida, Packery Channel Park, Nueces Co 6861
Phytolacca americana var. rigida, Packery Channel Park, Nueces Co 6865
Phytolacca americana var. rigida, Packery Channel Park, Nueces Co 6863
| Scientific Name | Phytolacca americana var. rigida | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PHAMR |
| Common Name | American Pokeweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 531102 |
| Family | Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Disturbed areas, coastal sands, and roadsides. Plant: Tall, bushy perennial 4 to 10 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 2-3/8 to 5 inches long, erect; small white flowers with five petal-like sepals, and white stamens; no petals; green ovary in center; flowers at the tip co-occur with green berries further down. Fruit: Purple-black, 1/4 to 1/2-inch diameter when mature, pedicels shorter than 1/4-inch or berry diameter. Bloom Period: Year-round in southern US. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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