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American Pokeweed. By Tubifex [GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons]
American Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a native plant that grows in a wide range of habitats from sidewalk tree pits to gardens and natural woodlands. While its berries are mildly toxic to humans, they are an important food source for songbirds and small mammals.
You can help document the distribution of this plant species, and the animals that depend on it, by participating in the EcoQuest Challenge. Despite Pokeweed being widespread and easy to recognise, its true distribution in New York City is poorly known, and there are very few documented animal interactions.
Take photographs of American Pokeweed and any animal interactions, and post your findings on the NYC EcoFlora Project at iNaturalist.
To get started as a citizen scientist:
Click here for a Guide to American Pokeweed.
