Question: Hello, this plant sprouted in my backyard just over 3 weeks ago. And all of a sudden it had fruits! …
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Question
Hello, this plant sprouted in my backyard just over 3 weeks ago. And all of a sudden it had fruits! It’s quit pretty and I’d like to know what kind of plant/tree this might be. Thanks! I live in the Northeast (Connecticut)
Answer
Dear Zach 98, you've photographed Phytolacca americana (American pokeweed). It is a beautiful, native, robust herb that can be eaten (the shoots) in the very early part of the year. It will have purple fruits after the flowers mature.
