Poke Salad... Deep south salad from the Pokeweed..... But there is more...

I have always loved Tony Joe White's

Song POLK {POKE} SALAD ANNIE..

What in the world is Poke Salad you ask....
I did a little research and it turns out to be an interesting lil weed...

FOLLOW THE PIPER

did a great post on the plant....

GRANNY MOUNTAIN BLOG

Has a great Poke Salat trivia section!
The Poke weed is actually a herb that is said to be very toxic.
Southern cooks boil it three times before making into a dish..

What ever you do DO NOT EAT THE BERRIES...