Pokeweed is one of America's signature edible native plants, with a strong role in Native-American, African-American and Southern cultures and cuisines. The key to this plant though is caution. Only young leaves and stems in the spring, before any red has crept into them, are edible and they must be boiled in at least two changes of water. Freeuse photo
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San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St. 512-393-8200 Q. My mother gathered and cooked pokeweed greens. I think there may be some growing wild near my house. Can you