Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a Florida native landscape weed. Traditionally this species was used by Native Americans as a heart stimulant and narcotic but is toxic to livestock, people and pets. This herbaceous weed grows up to eight feet in height and is found in pastures, recently cleared areas, woodland openings and growing along fencerows.
- Scientific Name: Phytolacca americana
- Common Name: American pokeweed; Common pokeweed
- Seasonality: Warm
- Soil Type: Wet to dry
- Toxicity: Toxic to livestock, people, and pets
- Common Pokeweed
