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Poke Weed ( Phytolacca americana) is listed as a toxic weed, which is understandable but not entirely true. While most of the plant is inedible all of the time, the tender new growth can be eaten if properly prepared in its early stages. If you have ever heard of Poke Sallet, this is its source. Proper preparation is key. Repeated blanching and changing of the water. Please do your own research!
As with many plants, they can be used in medicines we use. This plant has been studied in traditional medicine as well as by pharmaceutical researchers. As an individual, I would not recommend the use of this plant.
For identification, the plant can be recognized by its red stem. And it's berry cluster that darkens over time from red to purple to almost black in the later part of the growing season.

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