Pokeweed flower spike (Phytolacca americana). This plant contains toxins which are poisonous to mammals. It is used in herbal medicine to treat illnesses associated with a compromised immune system. The fruits are eaten by birds,which are not affected by the toxins. They also yield a dye which was once used by native Americans | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Young, Archie |
Taille de l’image : | 3390 px × 5181 px |
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Property Release : | Non requis |
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