🌿Native Nature

American pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Phytolaccaceae ›Genus: Phytolacca

About

Phytolacca americana, the American pokeweed or simply pokeweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the pokeweed family Phytolaccaceae growing up to 8 feet (2 meters) in height. It is native to the eastern United States and has significant toxicity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American pokeweed?
The scientific name of American pokeweed is Phytolacca americana.
What kingdom does American pokeweed belong to?
American pokeweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American pokeweed belong to?
American pokeweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American pokeweed belong to?
American pokeweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does American pokeweed belong to?
American pokeweed belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does American pokeweed belong to?
American pokeweed belongs to the family Phytolaccaceae.
What genus does American pokeweed belong to?
American pokeweed belongs to the genus Phytolacca.