Poke is native to the sunny plains of the eastern United States.  The hardy taproot sends up a flowering stalk up to 6 feet tall that bears small flowers and dark red-purple berries.  It is quite adaptable to most moist and partly sunny conditions.

Watch out! The seeds are quite toxic and can cause stomach upset, dizziness, and nausea.  However, an oil infusion of the root rubbed externally on the skin is extremely helpful to increase circulation and lymphatic flow, especially for breast cysts.