Phytolacca dioica aka Omb

Phytolacca dioica, also known as ombú, is a large evergreen tree native to the Pampas of South America. It has a unique umbrella-like canopy that can spread up to 15 meters in diameter and a height of 18 meters. The trunk of the ombú is derived from herbaceous ancestors, resulting in anomalous secondary thickening instead of true wood, making it soft and spongy enough to be cut with a knife. Despite its fast growth, its wood is not durable, but it is easily manipulated in bonsai art. The tree is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants and is pollinated by the butterfly Doxocopa laurentia. Its leaves have laxative or purgative properties and are not grazed by cattle due to its poisonous sap. The ombú is a symbol of Uruguay and Argentina and is a minor invasive species in South Africa. Bella sombra, on the other hand, is a long-lived evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall, with a unique swollen base that can grow up to 4 meters in diameter. The tree contains up to 80% water in its trunk and branches and is sometimes harvested for food, medicine, and ornamental purposes. Finally, the North American pokeweed is a super rare houseplant that requires regular watering and direct light to thrive. It prefers soil that retains moisture and can benefit from organic fertilizer during peak growing season.