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sjtropical

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Need help identifying this fruit
« on: August 06, 2016, 03:13:38 AM »
Hi

I have this growing in my pot and can't seem to identify.  It's not jaltomato.    Any help is appreciated.



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Re: Need help identifying this fruit
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2016, 07:58:17 AM »
looks like Pokeweed - Phytolacca americana. Fruit and seeds are poisonous.

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Re: Need help identifying this fruit
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2016, 05:05:20 PM »
That is 100% Pokeberry.

Its a weed and the berries are poisonous and WILL put you in the hospital.

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Re: Need help identifying this fruit
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2016, 06:32:51 PM »
The berries are poisonous but will only give you a bad stomach ache and some vomiting. If you eat the roots or accidentally ingest their sap you may need to tell your family to prepare your funeral. The berries have historically been used to make a pink/purple dye so that's a plus. It also is quite ornamental.

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Re: Need help identifying this fruit
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2016, 12:36:03 AM »
Thx everyone.  I am plucking them out now.