What kind of plant/bush/whatever is this?

Question

This has been growing in my flower bed for a a couple of months. It sprouted up by itself. I don't know how it got there on anything about it. Hope someone recognizes it.

score 3 · Answer 1 · edited Sep 22 '17 at 11:45

3

It appears to be Phytolacca americana, commonly known as Pokeweed, which does pop up all on its own, see the following article for more information: Pokeweed, American (Phytolacca americana): The Jekyll and Hyde Plant.

edited Sep 22 '17 at 11:45

Ken Graham

475
1
5
13

answered Sep 21 '17 at 00:09

Bamboo

135,647
3
80
169

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 21 '17 at 03:01

0

Some people also call it poke sallet. I think the berries are toxic.

answered Sep 21 '17 at 03:01

SouthernGardner

311
1
8

What kind of plant/bush/whatever is this?

2 Answers2