pokeweed
/ˈpoʊk ˌwiːd/
noun
- A tall, poisonous plant with red stems, dark purple berries, and large leaves, common in North America.
- We removed the pokeweed from the garden because it can be harmful to pets.
- Pokeweed grows wild along roadsides and in open fields across the eastern United States.
- The birds ate the pokeweed berries without getting sick, but the plant is toxic to humans.