""The roots, berries, seeds and mature stems and leaves of pokeweed are poisonous," says Extension Food Scientist Jean Weese. There are at least three different types of poison in this plant -- phytolaccatoxin, triterpene saponins, an alkaloid, phytolaccin, and histamines.
Poke is edible.. Boil and drain the water 3 times.
Southern staple,,bacon grease and onions..
Young leaves are better than old big leaves.
Don’t eat the poke salad, just leaves more for us old country boys,
You can eat the leaves like any other greens, just boil it a few minutes then rinse and boil again in fresh water.