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Is this a plant? #878539

Asked July 24, 2024, 10:26 AM EDT

Hi - can you please advise if the photo attached is a plant? Thank you for your help.

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

That is a plant native to Maryland called Pokeweed. Those droops of now green fruits will turn purple towards fall and are relished by birds and other wildlife.
It can get large and many consider this plant a weed.
Here is our page on it: 
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/pokeweed/


Christine
Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 24, 2024, 12:51 PM EDT

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