Q&A – What is this plant in my flowerpot? A: Pokeweed

Question:
What is this plant in my flowerpot? A: Pokeweed
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Answer:
This is pokeweed. The berries are poisonous, but you can eat the leaves of the young plant when it is about 6 inches tall.
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