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I want to know what this plant is coming over my fence. Are the berries edible? If not how to safely remove plant?
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Asked September 04, 2021, 11:21 PM EDT
I want to know what this plant is coming over my fence. Are the berries edible? If not how to safely remove plant?
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Vicki,
The plant is pokeweed, Phytolacca americana. The berries are toxic and should not be eaten.
That looks like a pretty well established specimen, and it probably has a very large taproot. You can try to dig it out, but if any little piece is left, it will re-sprout. Pokeweed is pretty sensitive to glyphosate, if you are willing to use an herbicide.
Best regards,
Sandy
The plant is pokeweed, Phytolacca americana. The berries are toxic and should not be eaten.
That looks like a pretty well established specimen, and it probably has a very large taproot. You can try to dig it out, but if any little piece is left, it will re-sprout. Pokeweed is pretty sensitive to glyphosate, if you are willing to use an herbicide.
Best regards,
Sandy
