Phytolacca americana L. var. americana

Locations ofPhytolacca americana L. var. americana in Virginia

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Detail

Family
Phytolaccaceae
Botanical Name
Phytolacca americana L. var. americana
Common Name
Common Pokeweed
Synonym(s)
Phytolacca americana L. (s.s.)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Phytolacca americana L. var. americana
Comments
Flora of the Southeastern U.S. says the two Phytolacca taxa "seem distinct at species rank." FNA says "the two vars. are not always distinct." The jury may still be out, and we will continue to follow the traditional, varietal treatment until greater consensus is achieved.
Habitat
In a variety of disturbed and natural habitats; most numerous in open, rich soils of ruderal areas. Common throughout.
Native Status
Native

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