Question: Hello, from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California near Lake Don Pedro. I recently noticed this plant …
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Question
Hello, from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California near Lake Don Pedro. I recently noticed this plant in one of my tree planters but have no idea what it is but suspect it may have been produced from tossing out old parrot food. I have never seen this on my property before and just let it grow out of curiosity. Here are some photos of the mystery plant. Thanks, Lew
Answer
Dear Lew, your plant is a species of Phytolacca (pokeweed). It looks very similar to Phytolacca americana, the species we have as a native here in New England, though there are a few species of this genus found in CA. Best wishes.
