Herb: Bella Sombra


Latin name: Phytolacca dioica


Family: Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed Family)



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Evergreen
Tree

Height:
4 m
(13 feet)

Medicinal use of Bella Sombra:

None known

Known hazards of Phytolacca dioica:

The leaves are poisonous. They are said to be alright to eat when young, the toxins developing as they grow older. Other parts of the plant, including the fruit, are likely to be poisonous.

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.