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Inkweed

Phytolacca octandra

Taxonomy

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

About

Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, East Asia and New Zealand. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet. Other names for species of Phytolacca include inkberry and ombú. The generic name is derived from the Greek word φυτόν (phyton), meaning "plant," and the Latin word lacca, a red dye. Phytolaccatoxin and phytolaccigenin are present in many...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Inkweed?
The scientific name of Inkweed is Phytolacca octandra.
What is the conservation status of Inkweed?
The Inkweed has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Inkweed belong to?
Inkweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Inkweed belong to?
Inkweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Inkweed belong to?
Inkweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Inkweed belong to?
Inkweed belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Inkweed belong to?
Inkweed belongs to the family Phytolaccaceae.
What genus does Inkweed belong to?
Inkweed belongs to the genus Phytolacca.