Pokeweed (scientific name: Phytolacca acinosa), native to the temperate regions of Asia, including the Himalayas, is currently distributed across much of China, Vietnam, Japan, and has been widely introduced to Europe. It grows in gullies and slopes at altitudes ranging from 500 to 3400 meters. Some are cultivated for medicinal purposes.
SynonymsThe name “Pokeweed” first appeared in “Ben Jing”. It is also known as “Xian Lu” (Yijing), “Zhu Tang”, “Ma Wei” (Erya), “Chang Liao” (Guangya), “Liu”, “Zhang Liu” (Yupian), and so on. MorphologyIt is a perennial herbaceous plant, reaching heights of about 70 to 150 centimeters, and is hairless. The roots are stout, fleshy, conical, with … Read more