Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PHYTOLACCA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 441. 1753.
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TYPE: Phytolacca americana Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 2: 26. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phytolacca americana | Common Pokeweed | |||
| Phytolacca rigida | Maritime Pokeweed |
Identification Key
1. Fruiting pedicels >6 mm, longer than fruit; flowering part of racemes (10)12-30 cm long, drooping to spreading
1. Fruiting pedicels <7 mm, shorter than fruit; fertile part of racemes 6-9(14) cm long, erect to ascending, sometimes spreading
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||