From the Spring Foraging Cookbook: Poke (Phytolacca americana)

This native edible and medicinal plant is a matter of some controversy. For centuries, Poke Salat (salat is an old English term for edible greens with roots in ancient Rome) was one of the most beloved wild edibles among both Native Americans and early Americans of European descent. It remained popular in the Appalachians well into my childhood and is still beloved by the more traditional folks and some foragers. The problem is that the plant is somewhat toxic.

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