Phytolacca

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See also: phytolacca

Translingual

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phutón, plant) +‎ lacca (crimson dye), referring to the berries' juice, which stains a strong purple-red.

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Phytolacca f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Phytolaccaceae – pokeweeds, of the Americas and east Asia.

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