Pokeweed (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial of the genus Phytolacca.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pokeweed is a perennial plant that grows in many parts of North America, often considered a weed by gardeners.
- The pokeweed plant produces small white flowers in the summer, which are followed by purple berries.
- Pokeweed is a member of the Phytolacca genus and is known for its toxic berries and leaves.
- In some parts of the United States, pokeweed is used as a food source, particularly the young shoots and leaves.
- Pokeweed can grow quite tall, often reaching heights of over six feet, and has a distinctive red or purple tint to its stems.