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Phytolacca americana L.

American pokeweed (Phytolaccaceae)

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Phytolacca americana is a North American perennial herb.

Brescia (BS), Italy; 2018-07-10

 American pokeweed / Phytolacca americana: _Phytolacca americana_ is a North American perennial herb.

The carpels of Phytolacca americana are largely fused, and form an eventually smooth, round, black fruit.

Brescia (BS), Italy; 2018-07-10

 American pokeweed / Phytolacca americana: The carpels of _Phytolacca americana_ are largely fused, and form an eventually smooth, round, black fruit.

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