Question: I found something growing in my yard and have no idea what it is. The leaves are similar to a …
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I found something growing in my yard and have no idea what it is. The leaves are similar to a banana plant, it has numerous small white flowers on the ends of branches, which are now producing bracts of small green berries. It doesn't have a central stem like a tree but is now over six feet tall. I really hesitate to remove it because it is attractive, but I don't know how to take care of it or if it's safe to have around. Thank you, Rose McDonald
Answer
RoseMcDonald, your plant is Phytolacca americana (American pokeweed). It is a robust, native, herbaceous plant with white flowers and small black fruits.
