DyerPhytolacca americana

Large, branched herb, sometimes lignified at the base. Quadrangular, green, red or purple stems. The leaves are simple, ovate-lanceolate and the flowers are white or pink, forming a long cluster. The fruits are purple-black berries.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Prohibited Species

Flowering Season May - December

Dimension Max. height: 3 m

Habitat Watercourse banks, fallow land; fresh and disturbed soils.

Tintureira  © Avelino Vieira

Tintureira © Avelino Vieira

Tintureira  © Avelino Vieira

Tintureira © Avelino Vieira

Tintureira  © Avelino Vieira

Tintureira © Avelino Vieira

Tintureira  © Avelino Vieira

Tintureira © Avelino Vieira

Learn More Citizen Science

See more