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Phytolacca dioica

bella sombra

Other common names
bella umbra
ombu
see moreombu tree
South American umbra tree
tree poke
Synonyms
Phytolacca arborea
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Botanical details
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Phytolacca

Genus description

Phytolacca are herbaceous perennials, shrubs or trees, with simple leaves, small flowers in erect or drooping spike-like racemes are followed by glossy, fleshy fruits

Name status

Correct

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