Pokeweed

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊˌkwiːd/

Pokeweed (noun)

  1. A wild plant with dark berries, sometimes used to make natural purple dye.
  2. The juice from its berries, known for staining and used in making dyes or inks.

Examples

  • Pokeweed grows in the wild and can be used for dye.
  • The gardener found pokeweed near the fence and left it alone.