Phytolacca polyandra
Chinese Pokeweed
Also known as: Phytolacca clavigera W.W.Sm.
- Phytolacca clavigera W.W.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phytolaccaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Phytolacca polyandra (commonly known as Chinese Pokeweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Phytolaccaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Great Britain