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Pokeweed

Phytolacca dioica

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (India, Nepal), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇾 Libya 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Phytolacca dioica (Pokeweed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bella sombra

French Belombra

Portuguese maria-mole

Similar Species in Phytolacca

Phytolacca bogotensis

Least Concern

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Venezuelan Pokeweed

Phytolacca rivinoides

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pokeweed?

The scientific name of Pokeweed is Phytolacca dioica. It belongs to the genus Phytolacca.

Where does Pokeweed live?

Pokeweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (India, Nepal), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Eswatini, France, Greece, India, Italy.

What family does Pokeweed belong to?

Pokeweed (Phytolacca dioica) belongs to the genus Phytolacca, which is part of the taxonomic family Phytolaccaceae.

What kingdom does Pokeweed belong to?

Pokeweed (Phytolacca dioica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Pokeweed?

The closest relatives of Pokeweed in the genus Phytolacca include American Pokeweed, Chinese Pokeweed, Indian Pokeweed, red inkplant, Southern pokeweed.