pokeweed

[daylalee]

Is Pokeweed safe for sulcatas? Also known as poke salad or the scientific name of Phytolacca americana. Thanks so much!!!

 

[dmarcus]

I would not feed it, however most animals stay away from it anyways...from what I can find, every part of the plant is toxic...

http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/weedguide/singlerecord.asp?id=270

 

[daylalee]

ok thanks. I knew it was toxic to humans raw, but I saw where it was safe to eat if cooked for humans but just wanted to double check here with all you tortiose gurus. lol

 

[dmarcus]

I think it said some where it had to be boiled 3 times and even then your taking a chance because it still may have traces of the toxin in it..

 

[dmmj]

I am not familiar with that Pokemon.

 

[dmarcus]

I am not familiar with that Pokemon.

 

[daylalee]

I think it said some where it had to be boiled 3 times and even then your taking a chance because it still may have traces of the toxin in it..

I defiently won't be taking my chances!!! I can remember eating it as a kid, of course I wasn't the cooker of it. My mom did just pick some of it but I think I will steer clear!!! lol