Phytolaccaceae Phytolacca americana L.

American Pokeweed

Malecite - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6

View all documented uses for Phytolacca americana L.

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Scientific name: Phytolacca americana L.
USDA symbol: PHAMA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Pokeweed
Family: Phytolaccaceae
Family (APG): Phytolaccaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Shoots used for food.

RECRD: 45886 id: 26840

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