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Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
This plant is also called inkberry because of the purple fruit. Raw fruit has been said to cause stomach aches, while cooked or baked fruits are apparently safe. The large taproot is poisonous and is capable of killing people and livestock.
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