inkberry
Phytolacca octandra L.
Phytolacca octandra is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Phytolaccaceae family, native to the Neotropical region of the Americas. It is commonly known as inkberry or inkweed and was first described in 1762 by L.
Description
Phytolacca octandra, also referred to as red inkplant, is part of the Phytolaccaceae family. This plant is native to the Neotropical realm of the Americas and is characterized by its herbaceous perennial growth habit. It is one of several species in the Phytolacca genus and is recognized by its common names, including inkberry and inkweed. The species was first published in 1762 under the authorship of L.
Other common names
inkberryred inkplant
Synonyms
Phytolacca americana var. mexicana
