21K views · 865 reactions | Phytolacca americana (Şekerci boyası)...

15 reactions · 3 comments | PlantSnap.com identifies American pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), a native of the Eastern United States with significant toxicity. | PlantSnap | Facebook

91K views · 3K reactions | POKE SALLET WILD LUNCH  Pokeweed...

Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is hard to miss with its towering stalks, striking magenta stems, and clusters of deep purple berries. It’s beautiful. It’s also TOXIC ☠️And yet… for generations, it’s been foraged, cooked, and eaten—especially in Appalachia, the rural South, and among communities who had to turn adversity into sustenance. The dish is called poke sallet—not “salad,” despite the spelling. The key is preparation:🌱Only young, tender spring leaves or shoots should be used.🌱Peel off