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Korean Pokeweed, Pokeberry

Phytolaccainsularis

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Phytolacca insularis by WUVIE
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Genus
Phytolacca (fy-toh-LAK-uh)
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Species
insularis (in-soo-LAIR-is)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness

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Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Category
Herbs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hulbert, Oklahoma

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This is a rare endangered plant in Korea. Used in herbal medicine.

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