Pokeroot
Phytolacca americana X4600
(Pokeweed) Pleasant early spring potherb tasting like asparagus. Young unfolded leaves (older leaves are poisonous) are boiled. Powdered roots were used in a poultice by early settlers to treat cancerous ulcers. Used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and respiratory infections.
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About Pokeroot
Hardiness zone
5-9
Exposure
Sun-PartSun
Germease
Easy
Sow times
Spring; Late Summer; Early Fall
Product use
Culinary; Medicinal; Poisonous!
Duration
Perennial