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TN Nursery - The Pokeberry Plant Is Acknowledged by The American Cancer Society

24 Aug 2022 · 2 min

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In this TN Nursery YouTube video, the presenter introduces the American pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), detailing its taxonomic placement in the Phytolaccaceae family and noting its worldwide abundance with two native species in eastern North America. The plant’s size ranges from 6‑10 ft, occasionally reaching 21 ft, and it is described as a shrub with a pink‑red hollow stem up to 2 in in diameter. Morphological features include white (or occasionally green, purplish, pinkish) flowers arranged in linear clusters on short reddish‑purple stems, each flower having five sepals and about ten stamens, and berry‑like fruit in season. Leaves are tapered, 8‑15 in long, dark green on top, lighter underneath, and alternately arranged. Phenology is covered: flowering occurs May‑October in northern states and year‑round in southern states. Growth habits are aggressive via seed, thriving in well‑drained soils with moderate moisture, tolerating full sun (6 h) to partial shade (4 h) and moderate drought. The video concludes with a promotional note that the pokeberry plant is available for purchase at TN Nursery with low prices and fast shipping.

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Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today, let's talk about pokeberry plant. Pokeberry plants, Phytolacca americana, also known as the American pokeweed plant, are abundant worldwide. It belongs to the family Phytolaccaceae with around 100 species. Two of the plant species are native to eastern North America. This plant typically grows between 6 to 10 feet in height, but may also be found as tall as 21 feet. The plant is shrub-like with a pinkish-red hollow stem around 2 inches in diameter. It has beautiful white flowers and berry-like fruit in the fruiting season. The flowers appear in linear clusters on short reddish-purple stems with no petals. They have 5 sepals each and around 10 stamens. While the flowers are usually white or green, they may also be purplish or pinkish. This plant flowers from May to October in northern states. While year-round blossom is present in southern states. The plant leaves are tapered, 8 to 15 inches long, with a dark green color on top and lighter on the underside, alternately present on the stem. It does not require specific conditions for growth. It grows aggressively through seeds in well-drained soils with average or medium moisture. The plant progresses the best when given adequate light and shade. This plant prefers full sun, 6 hours daily, and partial shade, 4 hours daily, and tolerates moderate drought. Pokeberry plant is for sale at TN Nursery, with low prices and fast shipping. Thanks for watching.