Plant id

petehaskell

Just saw this plant whilst out with the dog. I haven't a clue what it is. I would really appreciate any comments - thanks

Lilylouise

It is a Pokeweed Pete

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Phytolacca_acinosa.JPG

Pam L x

petehaskell

Thank you very much Pam  I'll sleep easy tonight lol!!

Have a good weekend

Palustris

Proper name is Phytolacca american and those berries are poisonous.

petehaskell

thanks berghill    

Nola

I'm glad you posted this query and got an ID.

I saw one a couple of weeks ago and wondered what it was too!

petehaskell

It really is strange nola!! I'm looking on the internet to see if I can get some seeds - no luck so far......   

gardengirl6

Highly poisonous - don't grow this if your garden is visited by children!