Scoke (Noun)
Meaning
Tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pokeweed, also known as scoke, is a common weed found in many parts of North America.
- Scoke berries are a favorite food source for many birds, but are toxic to humans.
- The young shoots of the scoke plant can be eaten like asparagus, but must be cooked thoroughly to remove toxins.
- In some parts of the United States, scoke is considered an invasive species and is often eradicated by landowners.
- The roots of the scoke plant have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, but their use is not recommended due to their toxicity.