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Pokeweed (phytolacca Americana) They have the common names: pokeweed, pokeberry, poke, inkberry, scoke, pigeonberry, American cancer, garget The leaf part is often ingested as a salad (pokesalad), after boiling leaves twice and discarding the water (liquid has toxin) Though toxic to human, they are not toxic to birds. The toxin in the plant are Phytolaccine and Mitogens. Phytolaccine is a powerful GI irritant and Mitogens stimulate plasma cell production The symptoms after ingestion are severe and immediate symptoms of NVD (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) and abdominal pain, hemorrhagic gastritis, dehydration ,elevated White blood cell (WBC) count and diaphoresis. Treatment is to use activated charcoal try to bind to the plant. If patient has lots of NVD and seizure, manage with benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam, and diazepam.
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What is an American pokeweed?
An American pokeweed is a variety of pokeweed, Latin name Phytolacca americana.
What is tall plant with purple stems green leaves and grapelike cluster of purple berries?
American pokeweed, Pokeberry, Pokeweed, Red Ink PlantPhytolaccaceae (Pokeweed Family)
Where does pokeweed grow?
Pokeweed grows in various habitats, including fields, pastures, roadsides, and forest edges. It thrives in open areas with moist, fertile soil and plenty of sunlight. It is native to North America but has also been introduced to other regions around the world.
What kind of plant has a violet stalk green leaves and has long stem's with purple berries on them?
The plant you are describing sounds like pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). It is a native North American plant with violet-colored stems, green leaves, and long stems that bear clusters of dark purple berries. However, it's important to note that pokeweed is toxic if ingested and should be handled with caution.
Do you die if you eat a pokeweed berry?
Consuming less than 10 uncooked pokeweed berries is generally not deadly to an adult. But it can cause sever stomach cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, difficulty breathing, spasms, convulsions, and if too many are consumed even death.
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