Pocan \Po"can\, n. (Bot.)
The poke ({Phytolacca decandra}); -- called also {pocan
bush}.
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Poke \Poke\, n. (Bot.)
A large North American herb of the genus {Phytolacca}
({Phytolacca decandra}), bearing dark purple juicy berries;
-- called also {garget}, {pigeon berry}, {pocan}, and
{pokeweed}. The root and berries have emetic and purgative
properties, and are used in medicine. The young shoots are
sometimes eaten as a substitute for asparagus, and the
berries are said to be used in Europe to color wine.
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