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Pokeweed

Genus: Phytolacca.

Species: Phytolacca americana.

Also known as Pokeberry. Grows as a weed but birds love the berries. They are dark blue & stain all that touches them. Were originally used for dye by Native Americans.

Photos of this plant

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