Had a quick look on google, as I've never heard of Pokeweed before now. Apparently poisonous but not so according to these ladybirds! A very fine capture!
Hi Andy,
Yes it's supposed to be poisonous. I wouldn't try it! But birds and insects don't seem to be harmed by it. I guess they have industrial strength digestive systems.
Hi Ronald,
Yes, that's right, this is Indian Pokeweed which is an imported species. It originates from the Himalayas so it is well suited to a cold climate. I have no idea where this one came from, I guess it must have escaped from a garden. The more typical American pokeweed grows here but it is not very common.
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Andy Rodker said:
Andrew Trundlewagon replied to Andy Rodker:
Yes it's supposed to be poisonous. I wouldn't try it! But birds and insects don't seem to be harmed by it. I guess they have industrial strength digestive systems.
Ronald Losure said:
Andrew Trundlewagon replied to Ronald Losure:
Yes, that's right, this is Indian Pokeweed which is an imported species. It originates from the Himalayas so it is well suited to a cold climate. I have no idea where this one came from, I guess it must have escaped from a garden. The more typical American pokeweed grows here but it is not very common.
©UdoSm said:
A great photo.
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