Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca acinosa esculenta

Pokeweed
Family: Phytolaccaceae
Origin: China
Large shrub 5-10 ft

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An easily grown plant, succeeding in most soils, though preferring a moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. Leaves - they must be cooked and are used as a spinach. Only the young leaves should be used since they become toxic with age.

Similar plants:

Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed)
Phytolacca dioica (Pokeweed, Belhambra, Bella Ombre, Ombu, Umbo, Umbra tree, Elephant tree, Fitolaca, Beautiful shade)
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed)

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Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca acinosa esculenta

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