Another plant in wild corner of town park in the Plant ID forum

May 30, 2018 1:14 PM CST

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Wondering what this is. It is a low shrub (2 foot high) growing in moist soil in the shade of a large maple tree. Photo is looking down at it.
Thanks.

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terrafirma

May 30, 2018 1:20 PM CST

Name: Tara
NE. FL. (Zone 9a)

Hi! And

I'm thinking it could look like Pokeweed.

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plantladylin

May 30, 2018 2:00 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I'm not sure but as Tara suggested, compare to Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)

More photos on this page for comparison: http://ontariowildflowers.com/...

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purpleinopp

May 30, 2018 2:07 PM CST

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Not possible that Phytolacca americana already bloomed in Canada, or that the stem would be so woody and thin.

Reminds me of cherry laurel tree (Prunus caroliniana) but I don't think that's hardy so far north.

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plantladylin

May 30, 2018 2:31 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

@purpleinopp

You may be on the right track with Prunus species! How about Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) which apparently blooms in Canada in spring! A photo from our database for comparison: