Poke Root
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Poke root is an American perennial shrub which grows in damp woodlands, hedges, and waste places. Though the plant may grow up to 3 meters in height, the most unusual physical feature is the large root with its irregular branches. The stems are erect, round, and hairless. They branch near the top and often have a reddish tinge. The short stemmed, light green leaves are 12-20 cm long, a pointed egg shape or oval, their margins entire and wavy. The leafless, flowering stems bears an extended spike of small, greenish-white flowers. The deep purple or black berries ripen in autumn. About 1 cm. in diameter, they contain a purple juice that makes a powerful dye. Unripe berries are slightly poisonous.

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Translations: Kule Root, Σακί Root, كزة الجذر, Grófov Koreňové, Împungere Root, 고추 루트, Hrabat Kořenové, לתקוע שורש, Џаку корена, 波凯根, Sundot Root, प्रहार रूट, Poke Raíz, Пок кореневої, ポークルート, Peta Root, Torba Root, Пок корневой, Poke Arrel, Смушкване Корен