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American pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed is a tall plant with big green leaves and purple berries. It grows in sunny areas and can be found in gardens and fields. Be careful, though, as the berries can be harmful if eaten!

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The American pokeweed is a tall, stout plant with large, oval green leaves and sturdy, often reddish stems. Its small white-to-greenish flowers mature into distinctive drooping clusters of shiny, dark purple-black berries.

PlantaeTracheophytaMagnoliopsidaCaryophyllalesPhytolaccaceaePhytolacca
American pokeweed
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American pokeweed

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

4/5 · 高い

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おもしろい事実

Its vibrant purple berries were once used to make ink and dye for fabric!

The name "pokeweed" comes from an Algonquin word meaning "blood," for its red berry juice.

Though poisonous to humans, many birds can safely eat its berries without getting sick!

Young pokeweed shoots are sometimes cooked, but only after boiling repeatedly to remove toxins.

特殊能力

能力

Toxic Shield

American pokeweed produces toxins that deter most animals from eating its leaves and roots, helping it survive.

能力

Seed-Spreading Feast

Its berries provide a safe, tasty meal for many birds, who then help spread its seeds far and wide!

能力

Regrowth Power

American pokeweed regrows quickly from its deep, thick taproot after being cut, making it very resilient.

サイズと詳細

高さ
100-300 cm
広がり
100-200 cm
花の大きさ
0.5-1 cm
開花時期
Summer-Fall
食用
いいえ
毒性
高度
ライフサイクル
多年生
受粉方法
昆虫

生態系とのつながり

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar from its small flowers.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Consumes its ripe berries and disperses seeds.

eats

Tobacco hornworm

Manduca sexta

Feeds on pokeweed leaves, showing toxin tolerance.

特徴

別名

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コレクション

安全性

危険度

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Do not eat any part of the pokeweed plant, as it can be very harmful.

よくある質問

American pokeweedの高さは何ですか?

100-300 cm

American pokeweedの広がりは何ですか?

100-200 cm

American pokeweedの花の大きさは何ですか?

0.5-1 cm

American pokeweedの開花時期は何ですか?

Summer-Fall

American pokeweedの食用は何ですか?

いいえ

American pokeweedの毒性は何ですか?

高度

American pokeweedのライフサイクルは何ですか?

多年生

American pokeweedの受粉方法は何ですか?

昆虫

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