These berries started growing all over my backyard this year, what are they and are they safe to eat? (northeast USA) by potentialthrowaway77 berries 1 Comment JackBeefus 2 years ago Looks like pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). You should consider all parts of the plant to be toxic. If you know when to pick and prepare them, the leaves can be edible, but it’s really not worth the effort. It’s famine food. Write A CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.
JackBeefus 2 years ago Looks like pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). You should consider all parts of the plant to be toxic. If you know when to pick and prepare them, the leaves can be edible, but it’s really not worth the effort. It’s famine food.
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Looks like pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). You should consider all parts of the plant to be toxic. If you know when to pick and prepare them, the leaves can be edible, but it’s really not worth the effort. It’s famine food.