Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Description

A tall, branching perennial with reddish stems, long clusters of small, white flowers, and dark purple to black berries. Leaves are large and egg-shaped. All parts of the plant are poisonous to humans and livestock.

Habitat

Open woods, damp thickets, clearings, roadsides

Distribution

Northwestern and southwestern Oregon; Klickitat County, Washington

Impacts

Poisonous berries and roots

Dispersal Methods

Birds, seeds as impurities in garden or vegetable seed

Prevention

Look for pokeweed in open natural areas and along roadsides.

Listings

Not listed

Factsheets

Iowa State University Extension Fact Sheet

Photos

http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_index&where-taxon=Phytolacca+americana

Distribution Map

Distribution in Oregon
Distribution in Washington

Identification Help

Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide

CWMA Warnings

Four County

WEEDIN

Multnomah Weed Watchers