Pokeweed grows four to 10 feet in height. It is native to Wisconsin. The flowers, which are about 1/4 inch wide, are perfect, radially symmetric with four to five white to pink sepals and no petals. They develop in elongated clusters termed racemes. The berries are red to dark purple when ripe. It has simple leaves on green to red or purplish stems. The leaves are large, up to 20 inches long and seven inches wide. They are lance-shaped with smooth margins and distinct veins. Pokeweed grows in pastures, recently cleared areas, woodland openings, edge habitats along fencerows, and wastelands. (SF)