Latin name: Phytolacca americana L. Pronunciation: fy-toe-LAK-a am-er-i-KAY-na Common name: Pokeweed Family: Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed) Habitat: Disturbed areas, gardens, roadsides in the California Floristic Province, native to eastern U.S. Blooming period: August to October Name derivations: 1) Phytolacca 2) americana |
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