Abstract

Figura 1. The Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed) family (Magnoliophyta division and Caryophyllales order) is constituted by trees, bushes and herbs and groups around 18 genera and almost 125 species widely distributed. Some species are used like foods and dyes, others have medicinal and ornamental properties. Phytolacca dioica (Ombu, Umbra tree, Elephant tree, Beautiful shade), a semideciduous tree native of the “Pampas” grasslands in South America, an specie cultivated into southern Europe, where it became adapted in regions with a Mediterranean climate.

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